Blanchard, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49310
Isabella County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,016
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,420
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blanchard pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49310 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49310 covers 230.2 square miles in Blanchard, Isabella County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,016 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49310 reports a modest median household income of $64,420 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,515. The poverty rate is 21.7%, 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 $177,700 (19% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,047; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Isabella County, so 49310 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 49310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blanchard, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49310.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,016
Population
230.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49310?
33.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$64,420
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$24,515
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49310 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Blanchard, 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)
$64,420 41st percentile higher than 41% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,185housing units
1,185
Total Housing Units
1,059
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,700
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,047
Median Rent
1982
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
+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 49310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48829
Edmore (48829)
3,254 residents
- 49310
Blanchard (49310)
3,016 residents
- 48891
Vestaburg (48891)
2,985 residents
- 49340
Remus (49340)
2,912 residents
- 48886
Six Lakes (48886)
2,116 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49310 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49310
Blanchard (49310)
$64,420 median income
- 48829
Edmore (48829)
$63,750 median income
- 48886
Six Lakes (48886)
$61,667 median income
- 49340
Remus (49340)
$54,417 median income
- 48891
Vestaburg (48891)
$51,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49310 ranks the highest of 5 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 49310, 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 (3,016 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 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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