The 49836 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Germfask in Michigan in Schoolcraft County in the United States. The current population estimate is 855. An estimated 32.3% of residents in the 49836 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 50.1 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 86.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,576. The median household income is at $38,125, while an estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49836 is $38,125, while the region's mean household income is $47,226. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,576. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49836 of $20,576 is approximately 35.12% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 13.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately42.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 49836 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 49836 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49836, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 49836 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49836 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (9.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49836 are older than average. The median age of 50.1 years in ZIP Code 49836 is approximately 31.5% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 49836 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 16.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 49836 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 49836, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% 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 Schoolcraft County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49836, an estimated 22.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Schoolcraft County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
In ZIP Code 49836, 86.4% of the population graduated high school, while 11.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.4% in this Schoolcraft County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.7% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49836 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49836 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49836 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 7.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.08% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49836 | 11.42¢/kWh | 10.62¢/kWh | 7.81¢/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 49836 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.41 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.73 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.79 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.23 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 4.97 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.96 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49836, 42.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.7 minutes. Approximately 17.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49836 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 12.7% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 49836 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.7% |
| Construction | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 12.7% |