The 49309 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Bitely in Michigan in Newaygo County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,509. An estimated 19% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $36,087. In this Michigan region, an estimated 84.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,105. The median age in ZIP Code 49309 is approximately 54.6 years, with 34.7% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49309 is $36,087, while the region's mean household income is $54,373. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,105. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49309 of $26,105 is approximately 17.68% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 18.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately98.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.2% of the population in 49309 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.8% of 49309 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49309, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 49309 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49309 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.3%), followed by Black or African American (7.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49309 are older than average. The median age of 54.6 years in ZIP Code 49309 is approximately 43.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.3% of the population in 49309 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 49309 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 49309, 96.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 Newaygo County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49309, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Newaygo County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 49309, 84.5% of the population graduated high school, while 10.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.4% in this Newaygo 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 | 12.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49309 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49309 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49309 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 49309 | 14.87¢/kWh | 11.87¢/kWh | 7.72¢/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 49309 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.83 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.21 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.85 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.05 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49309, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49309 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Newaygo County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
In 49309, 42.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.5 minutes. Approximately 20.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49309 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 49309 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.3% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.6% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.6% |
| Public administration | 7.4% |