The 49332 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Mecosta in Michigan in Mecosta County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,251. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $48,010. In this Michigan region, an estimated 86.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,770. The median age in ZIP Code 49332 is approximately 49.4 years, with 25.2% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49332 is $48,010, while the region's mean household income is $57,606. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,770. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49332 of $22,770 is approximately 28.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 8.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 11.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 49332 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.3% of 49332 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49332, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 49332 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49332 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49332 are older than average. The median age of 49.4 years in ZIP Code 49332 is approximately 29.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 49332 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 49332 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 49332, 98.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mecosta County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49332, an estimated 25.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mecosta County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 49332, 86.5% of the population graduated high school, while 18.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.8% in this Mecosta County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.5% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49332 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49332 is high blood pressure, as approximately 40.3% of adults 18 and older in this Mecosta County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.6% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49332 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.4% of those 18 and above in 49332 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49332 include obesity (34.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| Current smoking | 19.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.5% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49332 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.47% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49332 | 13.62¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 8.35¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.57¢/kWh | 13.73¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49332 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.67 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.03 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.73 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.9 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.94 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49332, 51.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.8 minutes. Approximately 27.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49332 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 49332 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.3% |
| Construction | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.6% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.9% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |