PlainZIP

Brohman, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49312

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

274
4/sq mi
$40,694
Median income
$120,500
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brohman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49312 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brohman, Newaygo County, Michigan, home to just 274 residents across 74.1 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49312 reports a modest median household income of $40,694 (45% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $21,392. 48.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.0%. The typical home here is valued at $120,500 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49312, plus 5 more within Newaygo County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 49312, Brohman, 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

274

Population

74.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49312?

42.3

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$40,694

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$21,392

Per Capita Income

48.5%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49312 ranks nationally

Brohman, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,694 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

195

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$120,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 49312, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $905,000.

8

Businesses

31

Employees

$905K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 37.5%

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 49312 vs 49309 →

ZIP 49312 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 49312 ranks #3 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 49312 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 49312 ranks #3 of 3 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
49309 Bitely, MI 1,843 6.2 mi
49349 White Cloud, MI 8,087 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newaygo County

49337 standard
Newaygo, MI
Pop: 12,088
49412 standard
Fremont, MI
Pop: 11,065
49327 standard
Grant, MI
Pop: 8,406
49349 standard
White Cloud, MI
Pop: 8,087
49309 standard
Bitely, MI
Pop: 1,843

Related Areas

Newaygo County Brohman, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49312 in? ▼
ZIP code 49312 (Brohman) is located in Newaygo County, Michigan. Newaygo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newaygo-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49312? ▼
ZIP code 49312 in Brohman, MI has a population of 274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49312 is $40,694, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49312 is $120,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49312 is White at 94.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49312? ▼
ZIP code 49312 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49312? ▼
In ZIP code 49312, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 49312? ▼
In ZIP code 49312, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49312 is 48.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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