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ZIP 49348 — 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 49348

49348 has a population of 13,607 with a median age of 38.1 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.0%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
1.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.8%-74% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.7%-48% vs US avg
x
High school
41.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
DutchGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 49348

Poverty Rate
7.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-47% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.7%+429% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,607
Median age38.1
Poverty rate7.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.0%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.9%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born19.1%