49065 ZIP Code — Lawton, MI

Van Buren County, Michigan

ZIP code 49065 is located in Lawton, Michigan, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 44.85 square miles and serves a population of 7,268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.

About ZIP code 49065

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,917. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49065 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,268

population

44.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49067 Marcellus (7.3 mi) 49079 Paw Paw (7.4 mi) 49087 Schoolcraft (8.3 mi) 49071 Mattawan (8.4 mi) 49045 Decatur (9.2 mi) 49024 Portage (12.3 mi) 49064 Lawrence (12.7 mi) 49009 Kalamazoo (14.2 mi) 49008 Kalamazoo (14.5 mi) 49002 Portage (15.1 mi) 49093 Three Rivers (15.1 mi) 49055 Gobles (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,268
Population density	162 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	44.85 sq mi
Water area	2.21 sq mi
Latitude	42.1350
Longitude	-85.8424
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	41.1%	43.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	33.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	19.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,268

Population

162

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$72,917

Median household income

$34,373

Per capita income

$219,700

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

3,007

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

246

265

5–9

279

174

10–14

184

120

15–19

127

161

20–24

169

438

25–34

462

432

35–44

455

344

45–54

363

275

55–59

290

350

60–64

369

440

65–74

463

198

75–84

208

109

85+

114

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,565	21.5%
18 and over	5,703	78.5%
65 and over	1,532	21.1%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	6,624	87.6%
Two or more races	403	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	296	3.9%
Other race	117	1.5%
Black or African American	53	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.5%
Asian	32	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	43.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	33.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	19.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$72,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,700
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.6%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,544	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	159	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	569	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	621	21.5%
Households with children under 18	928	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,000	34.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.8%
Married	51.9%	52.1%
Separated	1.4%	1.3%
Widowed	6.7%	11.6%
Divorced	15.1%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	126	9.5%
Kindergarten	152	11.5%
Elementary school	647	48.9%
High school	243	18.4%
College / grad school	155	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.8%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	354	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,789	93.4%
Spanish	87	1.3%
Other Indo-European	76	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,114	97.9%
Born in same state	7,114	97.9%
Born in different state	5,426	74.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	154	2.1%
Not a US citizen	87	56.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,044	14.4%
French	897	12.3%
English	611	8.4%
Arab	274	3.8%
Irish	52	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	0.4%
Norwegian	15	0.2%
German	14	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49065

What city is ZIP code 49065 in?

ZIP code 49065 is primarily assigned to Lawton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49065 in?

ZIP code 49065 falls within Van Buren County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49065 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 49065 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49065 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49065?

ZIP code 49065 has an estimated population of 7,268 residents, with a density of 162 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49065?

The median home value in ZIP code 49065 is $219,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 49065 in?

ZIP code 49065 observes the EST timezone.