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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 49068 has 14,325 residents and 6,088 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.2%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	14,325Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	14,954Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	14,776Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	110.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$78,476Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,088Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$196,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,200	14,424	14,415	14,613	14,427	14,584	14,508	14,804	14,862	15,222	15,230	15,147	14,954
Decennial Census	14,646	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,325	--	--	--

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: 44.5

Male Median Age: 42.3

Female Median Age: 47

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	381	389	480	464	389	380	414	426	420	423	450	508	564	459	404	218	151	139
Female	307	374	458	407	390	364	393	381	425	428	503	520	565	549	417	333	219	233
Total	688	763	938	871	779	744	807	807	845	851	953	1,028	1,129	1,008	821	551	370	372

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	13,205	93.28%
Black:	138	0.97%
Hispanic:*	524	3.70%
Asian:	81	0.57%
American Indian:	54	0.38%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	154	1.09%
Total:	14,157	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,059	49.28%	42.3 years
Females:	7,266	50.72%	47.0 years
Total:	14,325	100%	44.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,578	97.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	81	0.54%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	131	0.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	164	1.97%
Total Population:	14,954	100%
Total Native Population:	14,659	98.03%
Total Foreign-born Population:	295	1.97%

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 $78,476, which is markedly greater than the state median ($71,149), is up $26,714 (51.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,726. Family households earn a median of $106,736 versus $44,651 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,085). By gender, male median income is $70,449 and female is $54,805, which is notably higher than the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $15,644 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.7%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$51,762	$55,159	$52,311	$50,600	$50,701	$53,263	$54,295	$57,394	$58,750	$66,086	$69,090	$78,257	$78,476
Median Family Income	$61,613	$66,675	$62,865	$61,342	$60,380	$67,449	$70,000	$73,806	$77,310	$84,912	$89,702	$99,954	$106,736
Median NonFamily Income	$29,503	$31,694	$32,066	$32,798	$33,474	$33,310	$35,290	$36,791	$36,603	$37,480	$43,500	$44,511	$44,651
Median Male Income	$44,339	$47,667	$41,935	$42,113	$45,091	$47,461	$50,500	$52,063	$51,531	$53,759	$58,318	$67,500	$70,449
Median Female Income	$33,659	$34,825	$37,875	$40,401	$41,523	$43,542	$46,250	$45,234	$45,557	$48,542	$49,704	$52,979	$54,805

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,119	57.83%
Unemployed:	499	4.05%
Not In Labor Force:	4,693	38.12%
Total:	12,311	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,039	42.69%
Service:	1,131	15.89%
Sales and Office:	1,221	17.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	613	8.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,115	15.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,119	100%

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 $196,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $58,400 (42.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,000. The median gross rent is $904, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $224 (32.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $179. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.25% (65.62% with a mortgage, 34.38% free-and-clear) and renters 20.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.26%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.16%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$138,400	$136,400	$133,300	$128,800	$128,400	$132,100	$137,500	$140,400	$147,800	$154,100	$161,100	$184,700	$196,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	88	6.63%
$500 to $999:	663	49.92%
$1,000 to $1,499:	331	24.92%
$1,500 to $1,999:	77	5.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	40	3.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	44	3.31%
No Rent:	85	6.40%
Total:	1,328	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$680	$675	$692	$703	$684	$704	$713	$721	$725	$742	$804	$872	$904

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,328	52.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,744	27.25%
Renter Occupied:	1,328	20.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,400	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,400	92.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	501	7.26%
Total Housing Units:	6,901	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	5,641	81.74%
Multi-Family Units:	910	13.19%
Other Units:	350	5.07%
Total Housing Units:	6,901	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 36.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (31.80%). High school or higher is 95.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (8.80%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.03%). College enrollment is 17.54%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	119	1.08%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	376	3.41%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,218	29.19%
Some college, no degree:	2,065	18.73%
Associate's degree:	1,261	11.44%
Bachelor's degree:	2,353	21.35%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,631	14.80%
Total:	11,023	100%
High school or higher:	10,528	95.51%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,984	36.14%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	11,861	67.19%
Public Insurance:	4,975	28.18%
No Insurance:	817	4.63%
Total:	17,653	100%
Has Health Insurance:	16,836	95.37%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	5.7%	5.4%	5.8%	5.6%	5.5%	6.3%	5.6%	5.6%	5.6%	5.7%	5.2%	5.0%	5.6%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	191	6.97%
Kindergarten:	160	5.84%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,180	43.03%
High school (grades 9-12):	730	26.62%
College or graduate school:	481	17.54%
Total:	2,742	100%
Early Childhood:	351	12.80%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,070	75.49%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Marshall, Michigan
County:	Calhoun County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	7:37:19 PM
Population:	14,325 [See All]
Area Code:	269
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.2618, -84.9442
Land Area:	129.914 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/49068/zip-code-49068.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,342Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	431Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,875Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,378Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	537Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	449Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$68,704,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$275,880,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,775Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Battle Creek, MISource: Census
CBSA Number:	12980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	133,846Source: Census
MSA:	Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI MSASource: Census
Land Area:	129.914 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.712 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	2348.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2651940Source: Census
Place Name:	Marshall city; MichiganSource: Census

ZIP Code 49068 in Marshall, MI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 49068

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49068

Sources & References