🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49070

Martin

ZIP Code 49070 is a standard zip code serving Martin, Martin, Michigan (MI), in Allegan County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,451 with a median household income of $49,213. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Allegan
City: Martin
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.537000
Longitude: -85.641700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 26.40 mi²
Water Area: 0.59 mi²
Population Density: 93.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.594305°N, 42.486198°S, -85.562684°E, -85.701958°W

With 2,451 residents spread across 26.40 square miles, this area has a population density of 93.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,451

Population

45th percentile

$49,213

Median Income

50th percentile

$121,200

Median Home Value

45th percentile

26.40 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49070 is $49,213, and the median home value is $121,200.

Housing

959

Total Units

893

Occupied Units

93.1%

Occupancy Rate

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