49060 ZIP Code — Hickory Corners, MI

Barry County, Michigan

ZIP code 49060 is located in Hickory Corners, Michigan, within Barry County. It covers approximately 19.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49060

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,993) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 49060 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,604

population

19.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory Corners	Acceptable
Hickory Corners	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49083 Richland (4.6 mi) 49012 Augusta (5.4 mi) 49046 Delton (6.4 mi) 49050 Dowling (8.3 mi) 49053 Galesburg (9.6 mi) 49080 Plainwell (9.9 mi) 49037 Battle Creek (10.1 mi) 49004 Kalamazoo (10.1 mi) 49017 Battle Creek (10.4 mi) 49048 Kalamazoo (11.9 mi) 49034 Climax (13 mi) 49007 Kalamazoo (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,604
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	19.74 sq mi
Water area	2.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.4235
Longitude	-85.3960
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	269

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.1%	35.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	22.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	41.9%	5.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,604

Population

132

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$91,993

Median household income

$120,942

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,030

Housing units

61.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

133

25–34

172

110

35–44

142

136

45–54

177

188

55–59

243

60–64

146

65–74

189

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	350	13.4%
18 and over	2,254	86.6%
65 and over	563	21.6%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,518	95.5%
Two or more races	74	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.3%
Asian	8	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.1%	35.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	22.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	41.9%	5.9%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 38.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	38.7%
Median income	$91,993

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 45.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	30.1%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	32.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	23.0%
3 or more	53.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	32.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	657	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	58	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	109	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	147	15.1%
Households with children under 18	189	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	32.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	32.4%
Married	72.2%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	2.8%
Divorced	7.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 14.2%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 33.4%

Graduate / professional 28.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	61.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	6.9%
Elementary school	126	29.0%
High school	41	9.4%
College / grad school	238	54.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 28.8%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 2.9%

Retail trade 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Construction 1.5%

Professional & management 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.6%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	2.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	17.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,451	94.1%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,594	99.6%
Born in same state	2,594	99.6%
Born in different state	2,078	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	354	13.6%
French	320	12.3%
English	84	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	1.5%
Polish	8	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49060

What city is ZIP code 49060 in?

ZIP code 49060 is primarily assigned to Hickory Corners, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49060 in?

ZIP code 49060 falls within Barry County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49060?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 49060 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49060 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 49060?

ZIP code 49060 has an estimated population of 2,604 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49060?

The median household income in ZIP code 49060 is $91,993, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49060 in?

ZIP code 49060 observes the EST timezone.