The 49667 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Merritt in Michigan in Missaukee County in the United States. The current population estimate is 514. About 27.8% of residents in ZIP Code 49667 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 48.8 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 85.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,085. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $41,625, and approximately 20% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49667 is $41,625, while the region's mean household income is $51,863. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,085. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49667 of $24,085 is approximately 24.05% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 20.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately114.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.8% of the population in 49667 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.9% of 49667 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 23.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49667, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 1.2% of 49667 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49667 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49667 are older than average. The median age of 48.8 years in ZIP Code 49667 is approximately 28.08% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.3% of the population in 49667 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 49667 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 49667, 97.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Missaukee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49667, an estimated 24.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Missaukee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
In ZIP Code 49667, 85.9% of the population graduated high school, while 7.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.5% in this Missaukee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49667 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49667 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.4% of adults 18 and older in this Missaukee County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.2% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49667 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.6% of those 18 and above in 49667 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49667 include obesity (40.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| Current smoking | 22.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.3% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49667 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.02% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49667 | 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 49667 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.62 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.02 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.42 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.12 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49667, 55.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.4 minutes. Approximately 18.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49667 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 49667 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.1% |
| Construction | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.7% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |