PlainZIP

Mecosta, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49332

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

3,019
26/sq mi
$59,509
Median income
$182,300
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49332 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49332 covers 117.0 square miles in Mecosta, Mecosta County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,019 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49332 reports a modest median household income of $59,509 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,467. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.8%. Housing costs here run $182,300 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $888 a month; 88.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 49332 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mecosta 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 49332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mecosta, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49332.

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 49332, Mecosta, 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

3,019

Population

117.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49332?

54.7

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$59,509

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$32,467

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49332 ranks nationally

Mecosta, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,509 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,415

Total Housing Units

1,433

Occupied Units

982

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$182,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$888

Median Rent

1976

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49332 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.0% 161
2021 +16.1% 187
2022 +25.2% 234
2023 +2.6% 240
2024 +12.4% 270

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 49332, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,878,000.

47

Businesses

277

Employees

$12.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 19.1%
Construction 7 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.9%
Manufacturing 4 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49332 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 49332 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49332 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 49332 ranks #2 of 5 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
49340 Remus, MI 2,912 6.6 mi
49342 Rodney, MI 1,649 6.1 mi
49320 Chippewa Lake, MI 21 9.0 mi
49305 Barryton, MI 2,264 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mecosta County

49307 standard
Big Rapids, MI
Pop: 20,112
49346 standard
Stanwood, MI
Pop: 5,446
49336 standard
Morley, MI
Pop: 4,352
49340 standard
Remus, MI
Pop: 2,912
49305 standard
Barryton, MI
Pop: 2,264
49338 standard
Paris, MI
Pop: 1,842

Related Areas

Mecosta County Mecosta, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49332 in? ▼
ZIP code 49332 (Mecosta) is located in Mecosta County, Michigan. Mecosta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mecosta-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49332? ▼
ZIP code 49332 in Mecosta, MI has a population of 3,019 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49332? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49332 is $59,509, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49332? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49332 is $182,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49332? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49332 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49332? ▼
ZIP code 49332 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49332? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49332 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49332? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49332 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 49332? ▼
In ZIP code 49332, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 49332? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49332 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 49332? ▼
In ZIP code 49332, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49332? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49332 is 18.7% 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.