Montgomery, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49255
Branch County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,939
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,346
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montgomery pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49255 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49255 covers 103.7 square miles in Montgomery, Branch County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,939 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49255 reports a modest median household income of $51,346 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,924. The poverty rate is 38.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,400 (36% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 88.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Branch County, so 49255 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49255, Montgomery, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,939
Population
103.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49255?
30.3
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,346
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$20,924
Per Capita Income
38.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49255 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Montgomery, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,346 14th percentile higher than 14% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
837housing units
837
Total Housing Units
614
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
3.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-12.4%
YoY Change (2022)
157
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+57%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49255 have decreased 12.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.4% | 146 |
| 2019 | +3.1% | 151 |
| 2020 | -3.2% | 146 |
| 2021 | +22.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | -12.4% | 157 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 49255, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,000.
6
Businesses
4
Employees
$249K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49255 vs 46737 →
ZIP 49255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46737
Fremont (46737)
7,068 residents
- 49274
Reading (49274)
3,670 residents
- 49255 1,939
Montgomery (49255)
1,939 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49255 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46737
Fremont (46737)
$74,975 median income
- 49274
Reading (49274)
$58,087 median income
- 49255
Montgomery (49255)
$51,346 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49255 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49255, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,939 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49255 in?
ZIP code 49255 (Montgomery) is located in Branch County, Michigan. Branch County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/branch-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49255?
ZIP code 49255 in Montgomery, MI has a population of 1,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49255?
The median household income in ZIP 49255 is $51,346, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49255?
The median home value in ZIP 49255 is $141,400, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49255 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49255?
ZIP code 49255 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49255?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49255 decreased by 12.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49255?
In ZIP code 49255, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49255?
In ZIP code 49255, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49255 is 38.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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