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Remus, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49340

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

2,912
13/sq mi
$54,417
Median income
$190,900
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Remus 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
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49340 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49340 covers 224.0 square miles in Remus, Mecosta County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,912 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49340 reports a modest median household income of $54,417 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,454. Local economic indicators show a 18.3% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $190,900 (13% below the state average), median rent at $767 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mecosta County, so you can benchmark 49340 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 49340

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Remus, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49340.

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 49340, Remus, 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

2,912

Population

224.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49340?

49.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
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?

$54,417

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$31,454

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49340 ranks nationally

Remus, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,417 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,291

Total Housing Units

1,071

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$190,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 49340, employing approximately 1,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,967,000.

47

Businesses

1,378

Employees

$76.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 27.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Construction 4 8.5%
Manufacturing 4 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.5%
Finance and insurance 3 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.4%

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 49340 vs 49332 →

ZIP 49340 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 49340 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 49340 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 49340 ranks #4 of 5 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
49332 Mecosta, MI 3,019 6.6 mi
49310 Blanchard, MI 3,016 7.9 mi
49305 Barryton, MI 2,264 9.1 mi
48893 Weidman, MI 5,212 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mecosta County

49307 standard
Big Rapids, MI
Pop: 20,112
49346 standard
Stanwood, MI
Pop: 5,446
49336 standard
Morley, MI
Pop: 4,352
49332 standard
Mecosta, MI
Pop: 3,019
49305 standard
Barryton, MI
Pop: 2,264
49338 standard
Paris, MI
Pop: 1,842

Related Areas

Mecosta County Remus, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49340 in? ▼
ZIP code 49340 (Remus) 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 49340? ▼
ZIP code 49340 in Remus, MI has a population of 2,912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49340? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49340 is $54,417, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49340? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49340 is $190,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49340? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49340 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49340? ▼
ZIP code 49340 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 1,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49340? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49340 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49340? ▼
In ZIP code 49340, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 49340? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49340 is 27.3 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 49340? ▼
In ZIP code 49340, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49340? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49340 is 18.3% 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.