49021 ZIP Code — Bellevue, MI

Eaton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49021 is located in Bellevue, Michigan, within Eaton County. It covers approximately 93.84 square miles and serves a population of 6,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,205. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,339

population

93.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellevue	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49017 Battle Creek (5.7 mi) 49014 Battle Creek (8.7 mi) 49050 Dowling (8.8 mi) 49037 Battle Creek (9.9 mi) 49073 Nashville (10.5 mi) 49076 Olivet (11 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (13.6 mi) 49012 Augusta (13.6 mi) 49068 Marshall (13.9 mi) 49033 Ceresco (14.1 mi) 49060 Hickory Corners (15.2 mi) 49096 Vermontville (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,339
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	93.84 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	42.4287
Longitude	-85.0976
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	35.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	38.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	22.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,339

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$74,205

Median household income

$33,264

Per capita income

$162,600

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,210

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

158

Under 5

147

226

5–9

210

281

10–14

262

215

15–19

201

118

20–24

110

421

25–34

393

405

35–44

378

366

45–54

341

276

55–59

258

230

60–64

215

339

65–74

316

170

75–84

159

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,578	24.9%
18 and over	4,761	75.1%
65 and over	1,128	17.8%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,899	91.5%
Two or more races	249	3.9%
Black or African American	180	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	106	1.6%
Other race	6	0.1%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	35.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	38.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	22.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$74,205

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,600
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	11.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,327	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	120	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	375	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	500	21.5%
Households with children under 18	682	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	794	34.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	16.8%
Married	54.6%	60.3%
Separated	0.1%	0.8%
Widowed	2.8%	7.0%
Divorced	11.7%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	3.0%
Kindergarten	62	4.1%
Elementary school	859	56.9%
High school	393	26.0%
College / grad school	150	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	338	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,034	95.2%
Spanish	15	0.2%
Other Indo-European	15	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,272	98.9%
Born in same state	6,250	98.6%
Born in different state	5,231	82.5%
Foreign born	22	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	67	1.1%
Not a US citizen	58	86.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	667	10.5%
French	611	9.6%
Arab	369	5.8%
English	327	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	89	1.4%
Polish	42	0.7%
Irish	20	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	90.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49021

What city is ZIP code 49021 in?

ZIP code 49021 is primarily assigned to Bellevue, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49021 in?

ZIP code 49021 falls within Eaton County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49021 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49021 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49021?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49021 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49021?

The median home value in ZIP code 49021 is $162,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 49021 in?

ZIP code 49021 observes the EST timezone.