What city is ZIP code 49051?

ZIP code 49051 is in Athens, MI (Calhoun County).

What county is ZIP code 49051 in?

ZIP code 49051 is mostly in Calhoun County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 49051?

About 2,787 people live in the 49051 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 49051

Athens, MI, Calhoun County

Population

2,787

Land area

28.1sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Athens

ZIP 49051 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49051 at a glance

ZIP 49051 (Athens) is 44% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $74,886, close to the Michigan median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,500 (12% above Michigan) and median rent is $843 a month.

Local data for ZIP 49051

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 49051, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,886

Poverty rate

3.8%

Median home value

$259,500

Prices +3.5% in a year

Median rent

$843/mo

Homeownership

94.3%

Bachelor's or higher

25.1%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

22.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

$6.4M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.7M

39 loans

Campaign donations

$4,664

18% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 49051, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

327

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

129

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

31.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 49051, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 49051?: ZIP code 49051 is in Athens, MI (Calhoun County).
What county is ZIP code 49051 in?: ZIP code 49051 is mostly in Calhoun County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 49051?: About 2,787 people live in the 49051 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.