ZIP Code 49332

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Mecosta · Mecosta County · Michigan

Population
3,019

26/sq mi

Median income
$59,509

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,300

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.6%

Median age 54.7

Land area
117.0 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49332 in Mecosta, Michigan has a population of 3,019. The median household income is $59,509, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $182,300, 34% below the US average. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49332 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.0 square miles in Mecosta, Mecosta County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,019 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 49332 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49332 sits at $59,509 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,467. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $182,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $888 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49332 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mecosta County, so you can benchmark 49332 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 49332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,019

Population

117.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Mecosta, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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