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ZIP 49079

Part of Paw Paw, MI
Pop. 13,414·Van Buren County·175th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$1,040/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$925
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ZIP 49079 · $1,040
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$12,480/yr
At $1,040/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyVan Buren County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 49079 (Paw Paw, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,414
Median income
$73,333
Median age
39.5
Renters
21.6%
Age distribution
23.9%
20.2%
23.7%
14.5%
17.6%
Under 1823.9%
18–3420.2%
35–5423.7%
55–6414.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
86%
White86%
Black1.7%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
33.5%
35.6%
24.8%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
78.4%
21.6%
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 49079 in Paw Paw, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,693 → $73,333
up 6.8%
Population
13,056 → 13,414
up 2.7%
Renter share
21.5% → 21.6%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 24.8%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.5
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $68,693 to $73,333 across the same window, up 6.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,056 to 13,414 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 49079 covers Paw Paw, MI. The median rent here is $1,040/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($73,333/yr), ZIP 49079 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 49079?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 49079 (Paw Paw, MI) is $1,040. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 49079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 49079's median rent of $1,040/mo is $925 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 49079 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 49079 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #175 out of 182 ZIPs at $1,040/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 49079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,040/mo in ZIP 49079. The local median household income is $73,333/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 49079?

Rent in ZIP 49079 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 49079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 49079 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,040/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($73,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 49079 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 49079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.6% of ZIP 49079 households are renters, while 78.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 49079 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 49079 compare to the rest of Paw Paw?

ZIP 49079 is pricier than Paw Paw as a whole. At $1,040/mo, it's $45 above the Paw Paw citywide median of $995/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 49079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 49079 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,040/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 49079's median household income ($73,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 49079 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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