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Lake Michigan Beach CDP, MI

ZIP 49038 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49038

49038 has a population of 8,577 with a median age of 45.1 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Black
6.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.0%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
22.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
38.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.9%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.1%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.3%+784% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 49038

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.1%+116% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.6%-42% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.3%+784% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,577
Median age45.1
Poverty rate12.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black6.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born30.1%