The 49644 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Irons in Michigan in Lake County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,152. About 46.1% of residents in ZIP Code 49644 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 59.5 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 85.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,155. Median househould income is approximately $42,067, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49644 is $42,067, while the region's mean household income is $51,632. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,155. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49644 of $24,155 is approximately 23.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 10.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately13.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 49644 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.3% of 49644 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49644, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 49644 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49644 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49644 are older than average. The median age of 59.5 years in ZIP Code 49644 is approximately 56.17% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 94.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 46.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.6% of the population in 49644 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 49644 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 13.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 49644, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Lake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49644, an estimated 25.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lake County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 25.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 49644, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 14.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Lake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.5% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49644 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49644 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49644 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49644 | 14.87¢/kWh | 11.87¢/kWh | 7.72¢/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 49644 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.23 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.8 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.16 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.17 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.53 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.7 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.17 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49644, mortgage have received the most complaints in 49644 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lake County region was closing on a mortgage.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Closing on a mortgage | 1 |
In 49644, 35.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 24.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49644 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 49644 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 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 17.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 7.0% |