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 Low-density area
- $54,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $190,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 41st 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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,454. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $190,900 (13% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $767; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mecosta County, so 49340 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 49340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Remus, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49340.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49340?
49.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$54,417
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,454
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49340 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Remus, 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)
$54,417 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,291housing units
1,291
Total Housing Units
1,071
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48893
Weidman (48893)
5,212 residents
- 49332
Mecosta (49332)
3,019 residents
- 49310
Blanchard (49310)
3,016 residents
- 49340
Remus (49340)
2,912 residents
- 49305
Barryton (49305)
2,264 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49340 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48893
Weidman (48893)
$73,108 median income
- 49310
Blanchard (49310)
$64,420 median income
- 49332
Mecosta (49332)
$59,509 median income
- 49340
Remus (49340)
$54,417 median income
- 49305
Barryton (49305)
$51,875 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49340, 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 (2,912 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 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.
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