Sand Lake, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49343
Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,489
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,408
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sand Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49343 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49343 (Sand Lake, MI) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.7 in 2023 to 235.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49343 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sand Lake, Kent County, Michigan, home to 5,489 residents across 137.2 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49343 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,408 (10% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,105. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,200 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $880; 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49343 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 49343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sand Lake, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49343.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 49343, Sand Lake, 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
5,489
Population
137.2
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49343?
46.4
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$80,408
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,105
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49343 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Sand Lake, 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)
$80,408 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
2,798housing units
2,798
Total Housing Units
2,421
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1985
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)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49343 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 162 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 181 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 222 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 236 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 49343, employing approximately 434 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,521,000.
83
Businesses
434
Employees
$20.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 25.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.8% |
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 49343 vs 49319 →
ZIP 49343 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49319
Cedar Springs (49319)
16,181 residents
- 49329
Howard City (49329)
8,641 residents
- 49343 5,489
Sand Lake (49343)
5,489 residents
- 49339 2,283
Pierson (49339)
2,283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49343 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49339
Pierson (49339)
$86,611 median income
- 49343
Sand Lake (49343)
$80,408 median income
- 49319
Cedar Springs (49319)
$78,951 median income
- 49329
Howard City (49329)
$74,235 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49343 ranks #2 of 4 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 49343, 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 (5,489 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 49343 in?
ZIP code 49343 (Sand Lake) is located in Kent County, Michigan. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49343?
ZIP code 49343 in Sand Lake, MI has a population of 5,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49343?
The median household income in ZIP 49343 is $80,408, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49343?
The median home value in ZIP 49343 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49343 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49343?
ZIP code 49343 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49343 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49343?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49343 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 49343?
In ZIP code 49343, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 49343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49343 is 32.6 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 49343?
In ZIP code 49343, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49343 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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