PlainZIP

Pierson, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49339

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

2,283
30/sq mi
$86,611
Median income
$241,100
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pierson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49339 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49339 covers 75.8 square miles in Pierson, Montcalm County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,283 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49339 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,611 (18% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,689. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.1%. On housing, the median home value is $241,100 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 40 minutes. To put 49339 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montcalm County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 49339

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pierson, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49339.

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 49339, Pierson, 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

2,283

Population

75.8

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49339?

39.4

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$86,611

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$37,689

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

39.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49339 ranks nationally

Pierson, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,611 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,044

Total Housing Units

809

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.2%
Renter 4.8%

$241,100

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1996

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49339 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 153
2021 +16.3% 177
2022 +7.5% 191
2023 +10.1% 210
2024 +6.3% 223

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 49339, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,519,000.

30

Businesses

181

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 26.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 13.3%
Retail trade 3 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 49339 vs 49329 →

ZIP 49339 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 49339 ranks #4 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 49339 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 49339 ranks #2 of 6 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
49329 Howard City, MI 8,641 5.1 mi
49343 Sand Lake, MI 5,489 3.4 mi
49319 Cedar Springs, MI 16,181 7.5 mi
49347 Trufant, MI 1,257 7.2 mi
49322 Coral, MI 1,212 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montcalm County

48838 standard
Greenville, MI
Pop: 17,863
49329 standard
Howard City, MI
Pop: 8,641
48888 standard
Stanton, MI
Pop: 6,366
48811 standard
Carson City, MI
Pop: 5,641
48850 standard
Lakeview, MI
Pop: 4,474
48884 standard
Sheridan, MI
Pop: 4,427

Related Areas

Montcalm County Pierson, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49339 in? ▼
ZIP code 49339 (Pierson) is located in Montcalm County, Michigan. Montcalm County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montcalm-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49339? ▼
ZIP code 49339 in Pierson, MI has a population of 2,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49339? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49339 is $86,611, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49339? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49339 is $241,100, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49339? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49339 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49339? ▼
ZIP code 49339 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49339? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49339 are: Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49339? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49339 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 49339? ▼
In ZIP code 49339, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 49339? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49339 is 39.6 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 49339? ▼
In ZIP code 49339, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49339? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49339 is 4.7% 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.