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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49079

Van Buren County

Typical home value

$275,770[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-2.9%
vs metro
vs state
+15.3%
ZIP 49079 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49079 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49079 is worth $275,770. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,871[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Van Buren County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
13,414[3]
Median household income
$73,333[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Van Buren County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+52[5]
Moved in
2,011
Moved out
1,959

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • Paw Paw High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Paw Paw Public School District

    665 students

  • Paw Paw Early Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Paw Paw Public School District

    482 students

  • Paw Paw Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Paw Paw Public School District

    461 students

  • Paw Paw Later Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Paw Paw Public School District

    447 students

  • Cedar Street Community and Family Center

    High · Grades 6–12 · Paw Paw Public School District

    80 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,394
Loan principal$220,616
Down payment$55,154
Total interest paid$281,383

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,863
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49079?
The typical home in 49079 is worth $275,770, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49079?
Home values in 49079 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49079?
The effective property tax rate in 49079 is 1.0% — roughly $2,871 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49079?
ZIP code 49079 has a population of 13,414 and a median household income of $73,333.

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