🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49079

Paw Paw

ZIP Code 49079 is a standard zip code serving Paw Paw, Paw Paw, Michigan (MI), in Van Buren County, United States. It has an estimated population of 13,606 with a median household income of $51,765. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Van Buren
City: Paw Paw
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.234900
Longitude: -85.900500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 83.04 mi²
Water Area: 2.25 mi²
Population Density: 164.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.318374°N, 42.126148°S, -85.804521°E, -86.003204°W

With 13,606 residents spread across 83.04 square miles, this area has a population density of 164.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

13,606

Population

70th percentile

$51,765

Median Income

55th percentile

$131,900

Median Home Value

50th percentile

83.04 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49079 is $51,765, and the median home value is $131,900.

Housing

6,082

Total Units

5,319

Occupied Units

87.5%

Occupancy Rate

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