49092 ZIP Code — Tekonsha, MI

Calhoun County, Michigan

ZIP code 49092 is located in Tekonsha, Michigan, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 57.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49092

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 $128,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,603. 43% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49092 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,945

population

57.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49092 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49092

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49092. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tekonsha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49029 Burlington (7.4 mi) 49245 Homer (7.5 mi) 49094 Union City (8.6 mi) 49068 Marshall (10.3 mi) 49033 Ceresco (10.5 mi) 49082 Quincy (11.8 mi) 49252 Litchfield (12.2 mi) 49011 Athens (13.3 mi) 49051 East Leroy (14.2 mi) 49036 Coldwater (14.9 mi) 49227 Allen (14.9 mi) 49014 Battle Creek (15 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,945
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	57.25 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	42.1133
Longitude	-84.9631
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,945

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$68,603

Median household income

$32,820

Per capita income

$128,600

Median home value

$1,154

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

694

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

111

35–44

126

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	430	22.1%
18 and over	1,515	77.9%
65 and over	411	21.1%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,850	91.5%
Two or more races	82	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	77	3.8%
Other race	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$68,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,600
Median rent / month	$1,154
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	11.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	385	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	67	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	142	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	169	22.1%
Households with children under 18	200	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	35.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	21.7%
Married	51.6%	50.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.0%
Widowed	1.7%	8.4%
Divorced	12.1%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.9%
Kindergarten	12	2.6%
Elementary school	233	49.8%
High school	148	31.6%
College / grad school	66	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,910	98.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,942	99.8%
Born in same state	1,932	99.3%
Born in different state	1,622	83.4%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	316	16.2%
Italian	130	6.7%
Arab	130	6.7%
English	44	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.3%
Polish	5	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49092

What city is ZIP code 49092 in?

ZIP code 49092 is primarily assigned to Tekonsha, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49092 in?

ZIP code 49092 falls within Calhoun County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49092 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49092 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49092 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 49092 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49092?

The median home value in ZIP code 49092 is $128,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49092?

ZIP code 49092 has an estimated population of 1,945 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49092 in?

ZIP code 49092 observes the EST timezone.