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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
$67,526
Median income
$202,000
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,998. Local economic indicators show a 11.9% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $202,000 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,049 a month; 86.4% of 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Newaygo County, letting you compare 49337 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49337

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newaygo, MI

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 49337 ranks nationally

Newaygo, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,526 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49337 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 49337 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 49337 ranks #2 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
49349 White Cloud, MI 8,087 10.2 mi
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newaygo County

49412 standard
Fremont, MI
Pop: 11,065
49327 standard
Grant, MI
Pop: 8,406
49349 standard
White Cloud, MI
Pop: 8,087
49309 standard
Bitely, MI
Pop: 1,843
49312 standard
Brohman, MI
Pop: 274

Related Areas

Newaygo County Newaygo, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.