49045 Zip Code Profile

49045 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Decatur, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $102,000) are fairly typical for the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area.

The average family income here is $51,776/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49045 is $41,101.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49045 earn an average of $28,392/year. Women earn only $19,052/year.

2,514 people in 49045 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49045? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.5 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 2,785 men and 2,813 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,329 people (out of the 5,598 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,229 homes, and 82 businesses every day. 63 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49045 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 752 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 5,598
• White Population: 5,129
• Black Population: 187
• Hispanic Population: 512
• Asian Population: 47
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 147
• Male Population: 2,785
• Female Population: 2,813
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Kalamazoo-Portage MI
• County: Van Buren
• City: Decatur
• Longitude: -86.0
• Latitude: 42.1
• Elevation: 753 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 269

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,459
• Drive alone: 2,046
• Carpool: 320
• Public transit: 6
• Ride bikes or walk: 63


• Average commute time: 24.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 137
•    5 - 9: 358
•    10 - 14: 216
•    15 - 19: 415
•    20 - 24: 364
•    25 - 29: 138
•    30 - 34: 232
•    35 - 39: 70
•    40 - 44: 109
•    45 - 59: 275
•    60 - 89: 89
•    90 plus: 56

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $102,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $41,218
• Businesses: 81
• Employees: 651
• Annual Payroll: $18,549,000
• Average Family Income: $51,776
• Median Family Income: $37,089
• Average Income for Men: $28,392
• Average Income for Women: $19,052

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 3331.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Fred Upton (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 159
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Decatur

Primary Schools

Davis Elementary School

409 N. Phelps Street

Decatur, MI 49045

(269) 423-6950

Middle Schools

Decatur Middle School

405 N. Phelps Street

Decatur, MI 49045

(269) 423-6900

High Schools

Decatur Alternative Choice School

312 School Street

Decatur, MI 49045

(269) 423-6145

Decatur High School

110 Cedar Street

Decatur, MI 49045

(269) 423-6850