Fountain, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49410

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

2,005
18/sq mi
$61,515
Median income
$172,600
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49410 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49410 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.0 square miles in Fountain, Mason County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,005 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49410 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49410 sits at $61,515 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,994. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $172,600 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $888 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49410 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 49410 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49410, Fountain, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,005

Population

112.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49410?

44.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
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?

$61,515

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$31,994

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49410 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,515 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,367

Total Housing Units

756

Occupied Units

611

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$172,600

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$888

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+83.6%

YoY Change (2023)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49410 have increased 83.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -5.3% 136
2020 +15.4% 157
2021 +11.0% 175
2022 +15.8% 202
2023 +83.6% 371

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 49410, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,593,000.

12

Businesses

43

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 3 25.0%

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 49410 vs 49458 →

ZIP 49410 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 49410 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 49410 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 49410 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
49458 Walhalla, MI 119 7.5 mi
49405 Custer, MI 1,559 8.7 mi
49402 Branch, MI 1,380 8.3 mi
49411 Free Soil, MI 1,538 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49410 in?
ZIP code 49410 (Fountain) is located in Mason County, Michigan. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49410?
ZIP code 49410 in Fountain, MI has a population of 2,005 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49410?
The median household income in ZIP 49410 is $61,515, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49410?
The median home value in ZIP 49410 is $172,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49410?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49410 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49410?
ZIP code 49410 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49410?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49410 increased by 83.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 49410?
In ZIP code 49410, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 49410?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49410 is 26.4 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 49410?
In ZIP code 49410, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49410?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49410 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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