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Grant, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49327

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

8,406
35/sq mi
$69,697
Median income
$184,100
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grant pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49327 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan, home to 8,406 residents across 240.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49327 reports a modest median household income of $69,697 (5% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,681. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $184,100 (16% below the state average), median rent at $931 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 49327 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Newaygo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grant, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49327.

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 49327, Grant, 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

8,406

Population

240.2

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49327?

40.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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?

$69,697

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$29,681

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49327 ranks nationally

Grant, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,697 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,646

Total Housing Units

3,258

Occupied Units

388

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$184,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$931

Median Rent

1985

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49327 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 142
2021 +14.3% 162
2022 +14.3% 186
2023 +8.5% 201
2024 +4.3% 210

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 118 business establishments in ZIP 49327, employing approximately 950 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,594,000.

118

Businesses

950

Employees

$46.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 22.9%
Retail trade 21 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.9%
Manufacturing 6 5.1%
Wholesale trade 6 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.2%
Finance and insurance 4 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.4%

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 49327 vs 49303 →

ZIP 49327 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 49327 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 49327 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 49327 ranks #5 of 7 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
49303 Bailey, MI 1,129 4.0 mi
49318 Casnovia, MI 1,398 7.8 mi
49330 Kent City, MI 5,440 8.3 mi
49337 Newaygo, MI 12,088 9.6 mi
49412 Fremont, MI 11,065 10.5 mi
49451 Ravenna, MI 6,012 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newaygo County

49337 standard
Newaygo, MI
Pop: 12,088
49412 standard
Fremont, MI
Pop: 11,065
49349 standard
White Cloud, MI
Pop: 8,087
49309 standard
Bitely, MI
Pop: 1,843
49312 standard
Brohman, MI
Pop: 274

Related Areas

Newaygo County Grant, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49327 in? ▼
ZIP code 49327 (Grant) 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 49327? ▼
ZIP code 49327 in Grant, MI has a population of 8,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49327? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49327 is $69,697, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49327? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49327 is $184,100, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49327? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49327 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49327? ▼
ZIP code 49327 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 950 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49327? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49327 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49327? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49327 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 49327? ▼
In ZIP code 49327, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 49327? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49327 is 30.7 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 49327? ▼
In ZIP code 49327, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49327? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49327 is 9.9% 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.