ZIP Code 49056 in Grand Junction, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Grand Junction, Michigan
City Alias:Grand Jct
Counties:Van Buren County[Primary]
Allegan County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:36:59 PM
Population:3,913 [See All]
Area Code:269
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.4000, -86.0658
Land Area:57.784 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49056 has 3,913 residents and 1,517 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (79.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7%, which is much higher than the state average (5.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,913Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,051Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,428Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:67.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$60,078Source: Census ACS
Households:1,517Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$150,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.56Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,6594,4814,2964,1923,5873,4493,5133,5093,3913,5923,6963,7514,051
Decennial Census4,016------------------3,913------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.8

Male Median Age: 41.7

Female Median Age: 41.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1141241151561138912310710513414714615110297694917
Female97136179106981011031201149913616514112994624530
Total2112602942622111902262272192332833112922311911319447
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,09474.39%
Black:1032.48%
Hispanic:*61414.76%
Asian:30.07%
American Indian:511.23%
Hawaiian:60.14%
Other:2886.92%
Total:4,159100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,95850.04%41.7 years
Females:1,95549.96%41.8 years
Total:3,913100%41.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,69391.16%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:180.44%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:210.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3198.39%
Total Population:4,051100%
Total Native Population:3,71191.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:3408.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $60,078, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,967 (46.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,099. Family households earn a median of $70,982 versus $33,485 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,497). By gender, male median income is $52,361 and female is $37,949, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,412 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,111$40,742$40,610$36,967$38,519$38,056$39,079$40,944$42,979$45,511$49,286$52,500$60,078
Median Family Income$42,865$42,966$45,023$36,633$38,611$45,750$46,391$48,839$58,500$52,067$62,917$61,250$70,982
Median NonFamily Income$27,981$25,556$25,139$30,921$24,000$21,382$25,313$22,250$21,023$28,309$29,848$31,895$33,485
Median Male Income$36,548$41,277$38,646$37,652$0$42,581$46,179$42,422$44,167$43,333$46,202$43,958$52,361
Median Female Income$30,510$29,432$32,581$24,695$0$37,571$30,592$28,981$29,931$30,682$31,773$32,450$37,949
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,53749.87%
Unemployed:652.11%
Not In Labor Force:1,48048.02%
Total:3,082100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:39125.44%
Service:24716.07%
Sales and Office:25316.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:19512.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:45129.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,537100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $150,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $45,800 (43.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,900. The median gross rent is $555, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is down $305 (35.47%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $325. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.19% (52.30% with a mortgage, 47.70% free-and-clear) and renters 12.81% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.14%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$104,800$107,800$100,600$104,500$94,800$87,500$80,900$81,900$87,700$86,900$119,300$133,900$150,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3119.02%
$500 to $999:5533.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:3320.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:42.45%
$2,000 to $2,499:74.29%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3320.25%
Total:163100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$860$860$827$879$842$648$833$844$880$1,008$784$589$555
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):58045.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):52941.59%
Renter Occupied:16312.81%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,272100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,27264.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):68935.14%
Total Housing Units:1,961100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,43273.02%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:52926.98%
Total Housing Units:1,961100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 71.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (5.00%). Public coverage is 52.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.23%). College enrollment is 7.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:43415.89%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:34812.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,04938.40%
Some college, no degree:34612.66%
Associate's degree:1615.89%
Bachelor's degree:2639.63%
Graduate or professional degree:1314.80%
Total:2,732100%
High school or higher:1,95071.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:39414.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,21147.31%
Public Insurance:2,13845.75%
No Insurance:3246.93%
Total:4,673100%
Has Health Insurance:4,34993.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty19.3%18.2%15.1%21.0%18.2%16.4%15.1%13.5%8.8%14.7%14.5%17.7%16.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:394.80%
Kindergarten:627.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):38447.23%
High school (grades 9-12):27033.21%
College or graduate school:587.13%
Total:813100%
Early Childhood:10112.42%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):71688.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49056 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 177 people with an annual payroll of $12,212,000. USPS data shows 1,730 residential mailboxes and 17 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,730Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:17Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,958Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,730Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:30Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,654,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$12,212,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:177Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49056 is located in Van Buren County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49056. It covers 57.784 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.957 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:57.784 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.957 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8457.8 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


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Schools in ZIP Code 49056


We could not locate which school district 49056 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bloomingdale Elementary School 307 East Willow St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
District: Bloomingdale Public School DistrictNearby
Bloomingdale Middle And High School 629 East Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026
District: Bloomingdale Public School DistrictNearby
South Walnut Elementary School 309 South Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
District: Bangor Public SchoolsNearby
Bangor High School 801 West Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
District: Bangor Public SchoolsNearby
Behavioral Education Center 30 South Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
District: UnknownNearby
Gobles Jr Academy 32110 6th Ave
Gobles, MI 49055
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul Lutheran School 718 Arbor Ct
South Haven, MI 49090
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Basil Catholic School 94 Superior St
South Haven, MI 49090
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49056


Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo 5177 West Main Street, Suite A
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Kalamazoo Location 6767 West O Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
Type: Post Secondary
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
Type: Post Secondary
Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
Type: Post Secondary
Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Holland Location 643 S Waverly Rd
Holland, MI 49423-9121
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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