49029 ZIP Code — Burlington, MI

Calhoun County, Michigan

ZIP code 49029 is located in Burlington, Michigan, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 37.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49029

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 $184,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,542. 38% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,341

population

37.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49094 Union City (5.1 mi) 49011 Athens (6.2 mi) 49033 Ceresco (6.4 mi) 49051 East Leroy (7 mi) 49092 Tekonsha (7.4 mi) 49089 Sherwood (10.5 mi) 49052 Fulton (11.1 mi) 49015 Battle Creek (11.2 mi) 49014 Battle Creek (11.8 mi) 49068 Marshall (12.2 mi) 49066 Leonidas (14.2 mi) 49034 Climax (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,341
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	37.52 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.1326
Longitude	-85.1054
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,341

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$63,542

Median household income

$32,941

Per capita income

$184,500

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	272	20.3%
18 and over	1,069	79.7%
65 and over	283	21.1%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,305	97.3%
Two or more races	32	2.4%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$63,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,500
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	47.9%
Fuel oil	6.5%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	126	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	69	12.8%
Households with children under 18	144	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	33.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	23.6%
Married	58.8%	60.3%
Separated	3.6%	1.5%
Widowed	4.3%	5.2%
Divorced	15.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.7%
Kindergarten	16	5.8%
Elementary school	158	57.5%
High school	51	18.5%
College / grad school	37	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 16.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,310	97.7%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,333	99.4%
Born in same state	1,329	99.1%
Born in different state	1,186	88.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	181	13.5%
Italian	176	13.1%
Arab	151	11.3%
English	30	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.2%
German	2	0.1%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49029

What city is ZIP code 49029 in?

ZIP code 49029 is primarily assigned to Burlington, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49029 in?

ZIP code 49029 falls within Calhoun County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49029 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49029?

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 49029 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 49029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49029 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49029 in?

ZIP code 49029 observes the EST timezone.