Newaygo, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49337
Newaygo County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,088
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,526
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newaygo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49337 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 49337 (Newaygo, MI) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 220.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49337 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, home to 12,088 residents across 291.3 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49337 reports a modest median household income of $67,526 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,998. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $202,000 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,049; 86.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Newaygo County, so 49337 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 49337
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newaygo, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49337.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 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 49337, Newaygo, 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
12,088
Population
291.3
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49337?
43.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$67,526
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$33,998
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49337 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Newaygo, 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)
$67,526 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
6,724housing units
6,724
Total Housing Units
5,136
Occupied Units
1,588
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,049
Median Rent
1979
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
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49337 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 165 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 195 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 226 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 220 |
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 207 business establishments in ZIP 49337, employing approximately 2,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,499,000.
207
Businesses
2,925
Employees
$124.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 21.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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 49337 vs 49349 →
ZIP 49337 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
- 49327
Grant (49327)
8,406 residents
- 49349
White Cloud (49349)
8,087 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49337 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49337 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49327
Grant (49327)
$69,697 median income
- 49337
Newaygo (49337)
$67,526 median income
- 49349
White Cloud (49349)
$54,028 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49337 ranks #2 of 3 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 49337, 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 (12,088 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 49337 in?
ZIP code 49337 (Newaygo) 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 49337?
ZIP code 49337 in Newaygo, MI has a population of 12,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49337?
The median household income in ZIP 49337 is $67,526, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49337?
The median home value in ZIP 49337 is $202,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49337 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49337?
ZIP code 49337 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 2,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49337?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49337 are: Retail trade (45), Accommodation and food services (25), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49337?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49337 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 49337?
In ZIP code 49337, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 49337?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49337 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 49337?
In ZIP code 49337, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49337 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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