ZIP Code 49310

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Blanchard · Isabella County · Michigan

Population
3,016

13/sq mi

Median income
$64,420

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,700

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.6%

Median age 33.5

Land area
230.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 49310 in Blanchard, Michigan has a population of 3,016. The median household income is $64,420, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $177,700, 36% below the US average. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49310 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 230.2 square miles in Blanchard, Isabella County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,016 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49310 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49310 sits at $64,420 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,515. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $177,700 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49310 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Isabella County, so you can benchmark 49310 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49310.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49310, Blanchard, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,016

Population

230.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49310?

33.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$64,420

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$24,515

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,185

Total Housing Units

1,059

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$177,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.7%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49310 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.9% 144
2020 +1.2% 145
2021 +18.7% 172
2022 +16.7% 201
2024 206

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 49310, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,998,000.

24

Businesses

176

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.7%
Construction 3 12.5%

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 49310 vs 48829 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48829 Edmore, MI 3,254 8.1 mi
49340 Remus, MI 2,912 7.9 mi
48886 Six Lakes, MI 2,116 8.5 mi
48891 Vestaburg, MI 2,985 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49310 in?
ZIP code 49310 (Blanchard) is located in Isabella County, Michigan. Isabella County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isabella-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49310?
ZIP code 49310 in Blanchard, MI has a population of 3,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49310?
The median household income in ZIP 49310 is $64,420, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49310?
The median home value in ZIP 49310 is $177,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49310 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49310?
ZIP code 49310 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49310?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49310 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49310?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49310 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 49310?
In ZIP code 49310, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 49310?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49310 is 28.5 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 49310?
In ZIP code 49310, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49310 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blanchard, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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