49071 ZIP Code — Mattawan, MI
Van Buren County, Michigan
ZIP code 49071 is located in Mattawan, Michigan, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 29.41 square miles and serves a population of 11,477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 269.
About ZIP code 49071
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,665. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,477
population
29.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mattawan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49009 Kalamazoo (6.1 mi)
49079 Paw Paw (7.1 mi)
49008 Kalamazoo (8 mi)
49065 Lawton (8.4 mi)
49024 Portage (8.4 mi)
49006 Kalamazoo (8.5 mi)
49087 Schoolcraft (9.3 mi)
49055 Gobles (9.4 mi)
49007 Kalamazoo (9.9 mi)
49001 Kalamazoo (11 mi)
49002 Portage (11.4 mi)
49004 Kalamazoo (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,477 |
| Population density | 390 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 159 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2446 |
| Longitude | -85.7725 |
| 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 | 19.6% | 43.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 33.0% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.0% | 19.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
11,477
Population
390
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$101,665
Median household income
$43,478
Per capita income
$237,700
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
91.1%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
3,975
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
367
Under 5
368
476
5–9
477
414
10–14
414
406
15–19
407
324
20–24
325
602
25–34
602
870
35–44
870
906
45–54
907
279
55–59
279
404
60–64
405
567
65–74
568
87
75–84
88
32
85+
33
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,110 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,367 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,375 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,856 | 93.2% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.6% | 43.8% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 33.0% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.0% | 19.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
1.8%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
6.3%
$50k–$75k
11.3%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
31.5%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 31.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $101,665 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
3.9%
$150k–$200k
21.6%
$200k–$300k
29.2%
$300k–$500k
22.9%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,090 |
| Owner occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter occupied | 8.9% |
| Vacant | 2.3% |
| Single-family detached | 84.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 10.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.2% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 8.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,917 | 68.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 245 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 363 | 8.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 730 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,898 | 44.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,004 | 23.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.9% | 17.6% |
| Married | 64.8% | 67.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 280 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,224 | 42.2% |
| High school | 701 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 544 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Manufacturing
20.8%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.7% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
3.5%
Under 18 years
3.6%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 742 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.8% |
| Public insurance | 25.3% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,742 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,308 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 11,234 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 8,745 | 76.2% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 169 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 101 | 59.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,872 | 16.3% |
| Italian | 1,787 | 15.6% |
| English | 907 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 477 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 97 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 50 | 0.4% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49071
What city is ZIP code 49071 in?
ZIP code 49071 is primarily assigned to Mattawan, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49071 in?
ZIP code 49071 falls within Van Buren County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49071 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49071?
ZIP code 49071 has an estimated population of 11,477 residents, with a density of 390 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49071?
The median household income in ZIP code 49071 is $101,665, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49071?
The median home value in ZIP code 49071 is $237,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 49071 in?
ZIP code 49071 observes the EST timezone.