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Free Soil, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49411

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

1,538
7/sq mi
$61,857
Median income
$239,400
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49411 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49411 covers 222.9 square miles in Free Soil, Mason County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,538 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49411 reports a modest median household income of $61,857 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,264. Poverty here runs at 13.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $239,400 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49411, plus 6 more within Mason County, give a clearer read than the 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 49411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Free Soil, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49411.

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 49411, Free Soil, 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

1,538

Population

222.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49411?

56.4

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$61,857

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$38,264

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

37.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49411 ranks nationally

Free Soil, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,857 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,154

Total Housing Units

806

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$239,400

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$862

Median Rent

1978

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2023)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49411 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.2% 152
2020 +1.5% 155
2021 +10.5% 171
2022 +17.9% 201
2023 +9.4% 220

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 49411, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,923,000.

25

Businesses

151

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 32.0%
Construction 7 28.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 49411 vs 49634 →

ZIP 49411 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 49411 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 49411 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 49411 ranks #3 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
49634 Filer City, MI 116 7.7 mi
49660 Manistee, MI 14,066 8.5 mi
49626 Eastlake, MI 421 9.3 mi
49410 Fountain, MI 2,005 7.9 mi
49431 Ludington, MI 16,875 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

49431 standard
Ludington, MI
Pop: 16,875
49454 standard
Scottville, MI
Pop: 4,574
49410 standard
Fountain, MI
Pop: 2,005
49405 standard
Custer, MI
Pop: 1,559
49402 standard
Branch, MI
Pop: 1,380
49458 standard
Walhalla, MI
Pop: 119

Related Areas

Mason County Free Soil, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49411 in? ▼
ZIP code 49411 (Free Soil) 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 49411? ▼
ZIP code 49411 in Free Soil, MI has a population of 1,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49411? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49411 is $61,857, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49411? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49411 is $239,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49411? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49411 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49411? ▼
ZIP code 49411 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49411? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49411 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49411? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49411 increased by 9.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 49411? ▼
In ZIP code 49411, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 49411? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49411 is 37.9 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 49411? ▼
In ZIP code 49411, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49411? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49411 is 13.4% 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.