The 49449 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Pentwater in Michigan in Oceana County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,661. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $60,365. The median age in 49449 is estimated to at 57.5 years, and about 42.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Michigan region, an estimated 93.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,997.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49449 is $60,365, while the region's mean household income is $74,489. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,997. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49449 of $33,997 is approximately 7.2% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 5.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 37.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 49449 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.7% of 49449 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49449, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 5.8% of 49449 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49449 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.1%), followed by Some other race (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49449 are older than average. The median age of 57.5 years in ZIP Code 49449 is approximately 50.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 42.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.2% of the population in 49449 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 49449 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 24.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 49449, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Oceana County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49449, an estimated 18.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Oceana County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.6% |
In ZIP Code 49449, 93.0% of the population graduated high school, while 38.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.4% in this Oceana County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49449 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49449 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49449 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49449 | 14.29¢/kWh | 11.29¢/kWh | 7.18¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 19.26¢/kWh | 13.5¢/kWh | 8.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49449 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.04 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.13 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.39 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.1 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.66 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49449, 44.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49449 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 49449 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.5% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.4% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.1% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |