The 49307 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Big Rapids in Michigan in Mecosta County in the United States. The current population estimate is 20,590. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $40,000, and approximately 18% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Michigan region, an estimated 92.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,873. The median age in ZIP Code 49307 is approximately 25.4 years, with 15.4% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49307 is $40,000, while the region's mean household income is $58,145. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,873. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49307 of $21,873 is approximately 31.03% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 18.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately90.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 49307 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.7% of 49307 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49307, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 49307 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49307 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.8%), followed by Black or African American (6.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49307 are younger than average. The median age of 25.4 years in ZIP Code 49307 is approximately 33.33% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.5% of the population in 49307 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 49307 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 13.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 22.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 49307, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% 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 Mecosta County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49307, an estimated 15.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mecosta County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
In ZIP Code 49307, 92.6% of the population graduated high school, while 31.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Mecosta County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49307 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49307 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49307 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.22% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49307 | 14.29¢/kWh | 11.29¢/kWh | 7.18¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 19.67¢/kWh | 13.88¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49307 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.63 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.24 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.91 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.06 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.39 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49307, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49307 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mecosta County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 26 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 18 |
| Debt collection | 5 |
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 28 |
| Improper use of your report | 15 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Closing an account | 2 |
| False statements or representation | 2 |
| Other | 6 |
In 49307, 60.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.1 minutes. Approximately 35.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49307 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 49307 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |