PlainZIP

Barryton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49305

Mecosta County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,264
19/sq mi
$51,875
Median income
$148,100
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barryton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49305 covers 119.2 square miles in Barryton, Mecosta County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,264 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49305 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (29% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,563. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $148,100 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $913 a month; 86.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mecosta County, so you can benchmark 49305 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barryton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49305.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 49305, Barryton, 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

2,264

Population

119.2

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49305?

54.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$51,875

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$30,563

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49305 ranks nationally

Barryton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,875 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,596

Total Housing Units

1,057

Occupied Units

539

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$148,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49305 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.6% 175
2021 +18.7% 207
2022 -7.5% 192
2023 +18.5% 228
2024 +7.8% 245

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 49305, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,804,000.

22

Businesses

124

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 27.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 13.6%

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 49305 vs 49320 →

ZIP 49305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49305 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49305 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49320 Chippewa Lake, MI 21 6.3 mi
49679 Sears, MI 1,428 8.8 mi
49340 Remus, MI 2,912 9.1 mi
49332 Mecosta, MI 3,019 10.0 mi
48632 Lake, MI 5,125 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mecosta County

49307 standard
Big Rapids, MI
Pop: 20,112
49346 standard
Stanwood, MI
Pop: 5,446
49336 standard
Morley, MI
Pop: 4,352
49332 standard
Mecosta, MI
Pop: 3,019
49340 standard
Remus, MI
Pop: 2,912
49338 standard
Paris, MI
Pop: 1,842

Related Areas

Mecosta County Barryton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49305 in? ▼
ZIP code 49305 (Barryton) is located in Mecosta County, Michigan. Mecosta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mecosta-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49305? ▼
ZIP code 49305 in Barryton, MI has a population of 2,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49305 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49305 is $148,100, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49305 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49305? ▼
ZIP code 49305 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49305 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49305 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 49305? ▼
In ZIP code 49305, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49305 is 32.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49305? ▼
In ZIP code 49305, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49305 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.