The 49640 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Honor in Michigan in Benzie County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,610. About 37.8% of residents in ZIP Code 49640 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 57.5 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,458. Approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $47,656.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49640 is $47,656, while the region's mean household income is $70,465. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,458. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49640 of $31,458 is approximately 0.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 49640 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.2% of 49640 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49640, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 5.8% of 49640 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49640 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49640 are older than average. The median age of 57.5 years in ZIP Code 49640 is approximately 50.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 37.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.6% of the population in 49640 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 49640 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 49640, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Benzie County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49640, an estimated 19.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Benzie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.6% |
In ZIP Code 49640, 94.0% of the population graduated high school, while 29.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.2% in this Benzie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49640 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49640 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.5% of adults 18 and older in this Benzie County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49640 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.0% of those 18 and above in 49640 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49640 include obesity (34.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 72.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| Current smoking | 15.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.7% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49640 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49640 | 13.71¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.63¢/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 49640 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.53 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.03 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.86 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.33 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.01 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.42 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49640, 47.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 16.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49640 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 49640 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.7% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 10.0% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |