ZIP Code 49337

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Newaygo · Newaygo County · Michigan

Population
12,088

42/sq mi

Median income
$67,526

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,000

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.6%

Median age 43.4

Land area
291.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 49337 in Newaygo, Michigan has a population of 12,088. The median household income is $67,526, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $202,000, 27% below the US average. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49337 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 291.3 square miles in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,088 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 49337 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49337 sits at $67,526 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,998. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $202,000 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,049 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49337 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Newaygo County, so you can benchmark 49337 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 49337

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49337.

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 49337, Newaygo, 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

12,088

Population

291.3

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49337?

43.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$33,998

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,724

Total Housing Units

5,136

Occupied Units

1,588

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$202,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,049

Median Rent

1979

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

-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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
49349 White Cloud, MI 8,087 10.2 mi
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 9.6 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Newaygo, MI

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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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