ZIP Code 49036 Demographics

Branch County, Michigan  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 49036 compared to county averages.

Total Population

24,990

↓ 44.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,498

↓ 3.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$145,600

↑ +3.9% vs county

Median Age

42.9 yrs

↓ +4.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

↓ +4.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 49036 compares to Branch County and Michigan overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 49036 $58k Branch $61k Michigan $69k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 49036 $146k Branch $140k Michigan $201k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$918

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 49036 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$145,600
Down Payment (20%)$29,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$924P&I: $736 | Tax: $146 | Ins: $42
Rent (Local Median)
$918
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $6/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 49036, sorted by distance.

49082 8.1 mi away branch county 49227 13.4 mi away hillsdale county 49092 13.8 mi away calhoun county 49274 14.1 mi away hillsdale county 49252 16.1 mi away hillsdale county 49245 19.5 mi away calhoun county 49232 21.4 mi away hillsdale county 43554 29.2 mi away williams county

About Branch County

Branch County is located in Michigan and has a total population of 44,795. The county's median household income is $60,600 and median home value is $140,200. ZIP code 49036 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Branch County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.