ZIP code 49079
Where is ZIP code 49079?
Paw Paw, Michigan
Van Buren County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49079 belongs to Paw Paw, Michigan in Van Buren County. 49079 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 269. About 13,414 people live in the 49079 area, where the median household income is $73,333. The closest ZIP codes are 49071 (Mattawan, 5.5 mi east), 49065 (Lawton, 6.7 mi southeast) and 49064 (Lawrence, 8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 49079 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Paw Paw |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 269 |
| Coordinates | 42.2349, -85.9005 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 490 |
Population and income in 49079
| Population | 13,414 · higher than 72% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 161 · higher than 57% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · lower than 73% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $73,333 · higher than 58% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,350 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,400 · higher than 67% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $859 a month |
| Housing units | 6,216 |
| Households | 5,472 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 83.36 sq mi (plus 2.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49071 | Mattawan, MI | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 49065 | Lawton, MI | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 49064 | Lawrence, MI | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 49055 | Gobles, MI | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 49062 | Kendall, MI | 9.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 49026 | Bloomingdale, MI | 10.7 mi N | Standard |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo, MI | 11.4 mi E | Standard |
| 49045 | Decatur, MI | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 49077 | Oshtemo, MI | 11.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 49027 | Breedsville, MI | 11.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 49056 | Grand Junction, MI | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 49013 | Bangor, MI | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49079
123 MAIN ST
PAW PAW MI 49079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49079?
- 49079 is a Paw Paw, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49079 in?
- ZIP code 49079 is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49079 in?
- 49079 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49079 use area code 269.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49079?
- About 13,414 people live in ZIP code 49079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49079?
- The median household income in 49079 is $73,333 a year, higher than 58% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49079 are 49071 (Mattawan, 5.5 miles), 49065 (Lawton, 6.7 miles), 49064 (Lawrence, 8 miles) and 49055 (Gobles, 9.7 miles).