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 Moderate-density area
- $69,697
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49327 (Grant, MI) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.3 in 2023 to 210.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,681. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,100 (16% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $931; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Newaygo County, so 49327 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 49327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grant, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49327.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49327?
40.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$69,697
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,681
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49327 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Grant, 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)
$69,697 Top 48% higher than 52% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,646housing units
3,646
Total Housing Units
3,258
Occupied Units
388
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,100
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49337
Newaygo (49337)
12,088 residents
- 49412
Fremont (49412)
11,065 residents
- 49327
Grant (49327)
8,406 residents
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
6,012 residents
- 49330
Kent City (49330)
5,440 residents
- 49318 1,398
Casnovia (49318)
1,398 residents
- 49303 1,129
Bailey (49303)
1,129 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49327 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49318
Casnovia (49318)
$81,591 median income
- 49303
Bailey (49303)
$78,917 median income
- 49330
Kent City (49330)
$75,794 median income
- 49451
Ravenna (49451)
$71,563 median income
- 49327
Grant (49327)
$69,697 median income
- 49337
Newaygo (49337)
$67,526 median income
- 49412
Fremont (49412)
$66,741 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49327, 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 (8,406 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 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.
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