49094 ZIP Code — Union City, MI

Branch County, Michigan

ZIP code 49094 is located in Union City, Michigan, within Branch County. It covers approximately 55.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49094

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 $120,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $61,250. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49094 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,682

population

55.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49094 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49094

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49094. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49029 Burlington (5.1 mi) 49089 Sherwood (6.5 mi) 49011 Athens (6.5 mi) 49092 Tekonsha (8.6 mi) 49051 East Leroy (10 mi) 49036 Coldwater (11.2 mi) 49052 Fulton (11.3 mi) 49033 Ceresco (11.5 mi) 49066 Leonidas (12.1 mi) 49040 Colon (12.8 mi) 49028 Bronson (13.1 mi) 49082 Quincy (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,682
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	55.99 sq mi
Water area	1.56 sq mi
Latitude	42.0591
Longitude	-85.1141
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	47.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,682

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$32,390

Per capita income

$120,200

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

1,281

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

111

5–9

141

10–14

150

191

15–19

202

106

20–24

112

192

25–34

203

168

35–44

178

261

45–54

276

151

55–59

159

100

60–64

105

133

65–74

141

130

75–84

138

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	909	24.7%
18 and over	2,773	75.3%
65 and over	585	15.9%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,283	86.3%
Two or more races	361	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	122	3.2%
Black or African American	12	0.3%
Asian	11	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	47.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,200
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.8%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	10.9%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	630	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	165	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	215	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	397	28.2%
Households with children under 18	369	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	30.2%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	28.3%
Married	48.7%	38.9%
Separated	1.5%	2.0%
Widowed	3.4%	11.3%
Divorced	12.7%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	6.1%
Kindergarten	21	2.2%
Elementary school	404	43.2%
High school	259	27.7%
College / grad school	194	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Retail trade 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Construction 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,466	94.1%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,660	99.4%
Born in same state	3,656	99.3%
Born in different state	3,167	86.0%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.6%
Not a US citizen	12	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	727	19.7%
Italian	380	10.3%
Arab	224	6.1%
English	52	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%
Polish	4	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49094

What city is ZIP code 49094 in?

ZIP code 49094 is primarily assigned to Union City, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49094 in?

ZIP code 49094 falls within Branch County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49094 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49094 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49094?

The median home value in ZIP code 49094 is $120,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 49094?

ZIP code 49094 has an estimated population of 3,682 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49094?

The median household income in ZIP code 49094 is $61,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49094 in?

ZIP code 49094 observes the EST timezone.