ZIP Code 49078 Demographics & Data

Insights on Otsego, MI (ZIP Code 49078)

Michigan

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 49078

The 49078 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Otsego in Michigan in Allegan County in the United States. The current population estimate is 9,452. In this Michigan region, an estimated 87.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,825. Median househould income in this region is $53,223, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 49078 is approximately 41.3 years, and 19.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 49078

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49078 is 9,452.

Otsego, MI

The 49078 ZIP Code is associated with Otsego, MI in Allegan County.

Area Codes associated with 49078

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49078 include 269.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49078

Sunrise: 7:46 am
Sunset: 5:13 pm
Sunrise in 49078 7:46 am
Sunrise in 49078 5:13 pm

Weather forecast for 49078

Overnight's forecast for 49078: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 49078

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49078 Good

Internet in 49078

About 87.4% of households in ZIP Code 49078 have a computer, while approximately 79.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49078

The gender split in ZIP Code 49078 is an estimated 48.1% male and approximately 51.9% female.

Health Insurance in 49078

Approximately 6.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49078 (Otsego, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49078

The median household income in ZIP Code 49078 is $53,223, while the region's mean household income is $67,009. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,825. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49078 of $26,825 is approximately 15.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 49078 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.1% of 49078 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49078

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.7%
$200,000 or more per year 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49078

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49078, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 49078 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49078 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49078

Industry Percent
White 98.6%
Black or African American 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49078

Residents of ZIP Code 49078 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 49078 is approximately 8.4% 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 19.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 49078 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 49078 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49078

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.0%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 7.9%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 4.9%
25 to 34 years 10.6%
35 to 44 years 13.0%
45 to 54 years 15.4%
55 to 59 years 8.1%
60 to 64 years 7.2%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 6.0%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49078

In ZIP Code 49078, 95.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Allegan County region.

Language Spoken in 49078

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.9%
Spanish 1.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49078

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49078, an estimated 29.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Allegan County region.

Age of Housing in 49078

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 29.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49078

In ZIP Code 49078, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 16.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.5% in this Allegan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49078

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.5%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.4%
Graduate or professional degree 6.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49078 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49078

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49078 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49078 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49078 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49078

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49078

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49078 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49078 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes electricity rates in 49078 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49078

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49078 14.29¢/kWh 11.29¢/kWh 7.18¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49078

Month ZIP Code 49078 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.27 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.39 3 6.31
Mar 4.73 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.98 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.23 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.93 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.45 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.16 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.01 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes solar power levels in 49078 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49078 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49078, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 49078 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Allegan County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49078

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Debt collection 1
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49078

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 2
Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet 1
Unexpected or other fees 1
Written notification about debt 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49078

In 49078, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 30.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49078 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 49078 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49078. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49078

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 7.7%
Manufacturing 30.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 1.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.