PlainZIP

Morley, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49336

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

4,352
22/sq mi
$54,522
Median income
$149,400
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49336 covers 202.4 square miles in Morley, Mecosta County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,352 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49336 reports a modest median household income of $54,522 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $23,603. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $149,400 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $947 a month; 86.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mecosta County, so you can benchmark 49336 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 49336

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morley, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49336.

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 49336, Morley, 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

4,352

Population

202.4

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49336?

39.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$54,522

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$23,603

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49336 ranks nationally

Morley, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,522 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,671

Total Housing Units

1,540

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$149,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1983

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49336 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.8% 150
2021 +4.9% 158
2022 +32.5% 209
2023 +14.6% 239
2024 +3.0% 247

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 49336, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,268,000.

38

Businesses

194

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 23.7%
Construction 6 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 15.8%
Retail trade 5 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.5%

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 49336 vs 49346 →

ZIP 49336 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 49336 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 49336 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 49336 ranks #3 of 3 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
49346 Stanwood, MI 5,446 5.3 mi
49329 Howard City, MI 8,641 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mecosta County

49307 standard
Big Rapids, MI
Pop: 20,112
49346 standard
Stanwood, MI
Pop: 5,446
49332 standard
Mecosta, MI
Pop: 3,019
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 Morley, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49336 in? ▼
ZIP code 49336 (Morley) 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 49336? ▼
ZIP code 49336 in Morley, MI has a population of 4,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49336? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49336 is $54,522, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49336? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49336 is $149,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49336? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49336 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49336? ▼
ZIP code 49336 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49336? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49336 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49336? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49336 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 49336? ▼
In ZIP code 49336, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 49336? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49336 is 35.2 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 49336? ▼
In ZIP code 49336, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49336? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49336 is 22.7% 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.