ZIP Code 49327
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Grant · Newaygo County · Michigan
- Population
- 8,406
- Median income
- $69,697
- Median home value
- $184,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 240.2 sq mi
35/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Detroit
ZIP code 49327 in Grant, Michigan has a population of 8,406. The median household income is $69,697, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $184,100, 34% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 240.2 square miles in Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,406 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 49327 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49327 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $184,100 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Newaygo County, so you can benchmark 49327 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 49327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,681
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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