The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49046 sells for about $249,900, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,268 a month.
ZIP 49046 — Delton
The housing market in 49046 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for recreational properties. Prices have seen moderate growth, driven by the area's appeal as a secondary home destination and its proximity to Kalamazoo. Market conditions remain stable with limited turnover.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 49046, Barry County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Delton area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is primarily served by Delton Kellogg Schools, which maintains a stable reputation for community-focused education in a rural setting.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties near the area's numerous lakes.
Economic momentum is driven by local small businesses and proximity to the larger Kalamazoo employment hub, with steady demand for recreational and retirement properties.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Barry County, with millage rates determined by local school districts and municipal authorities.
Residents typically commute by car to Kalamazoo or Battle Creek, with average drive times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
The area is defined by its access to the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and numerous inland lakes, offering extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking.
The rental market is limited, with a high share of seasonal or short-term vacation rentals due to the area's lake-focused tourism.
The economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, tourism, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to nearby industrial and healthcare employers in Kalamazoo.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the rural ZIP code.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural and recreational character of the lakefront areas.
The Barry County Equalization Department oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millages for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by proximity to water bodies and the regional risk profile for severe weather events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive state park with trails and lake access.
Major regional destination for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.