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Lawrence, MI
Village in Van Buren County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49064.
Population
942
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
529
ZIP codes
1
Lawrence and its ZIP codes
Lawrence at a glance
- Lawrence is about 3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,058, 51% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,900 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $587 a month.
Local data for Lawrence, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,058
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$133,900
Median rent
$587/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (310), German Americans (146), Irish Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Lawrence.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,990
21,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $7,256 per person
PPP loans
$4.29M
55 loans, 461 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawrence, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lawrence
1 in or overlapping Lawrence. Population shown
Cities near Lawrence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HartfordCity | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| BangorCity | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Paw PawVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.7 |
| DecaturVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| BreedsvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WatervlietCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| LawtonVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ColomaCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| GoblesCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MattawanVillage | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| DowagiacCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| MillburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake Michigan BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| South HavenCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawrence, MI in?
- Lawrence is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawrence, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawrence include 49064.
- What is the population of Lawrence, MI?
- About 942 people live in Lawrence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawrence?
- Nearby places include Hartford (6 mi), Bangor (7.4 mi), Paw Paw (8.2 mi), Decatur (8.4 mi), Breedsville (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023