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ZIP Code 49043
Paw Paw Lake, MI, Van Buren County
Population
2,102
Land area
30.8sq mi
People per sq mi
68
City
Paw Paw Lake
ZIP 49043 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49043 at a glance
- ZIP 49043 (Paw Paw Lake) is 62% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,280, 50% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300 (34% below Michigan) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49043
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49043, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,280
Poverty rate
34.9%
Median home value
$153,300
Prices +31.5% in a year
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
30.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
24
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
860
$109M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.4M
41 loans
Campaign donations
$4,167
14% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49043, 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
80° / 22°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49043, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
ZIP codes near 49043
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 49038Coloma | 6.6 mi | 39 |
| 49098Watervliet | 7.9 mi | 32.6 |
| 49013Bangor | 8.2 mi | 57 |
| 49090South Haven | 9.1 mi | 78.3 |
| 49057Hartford | 9.3 mi | 49.2 |
| 49027Breedsville | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| 49063Breedsville | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| 49084Lake Michigan Beach | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| 49064Lawrence | 11 mi | 48.1 |
| 49056Breedsville | 12 mi | 57.8 |
| 49022Benton Heights | 13 mi | 67.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49043?
- ZIP code 49043 is in Paw Paw Lake, MI (Van Buren County).
- What county is ZIP code 49043 in?
- ZIP code 49043 is mostly in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49043?
- About 2,102 people live in the 49043 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.