PlainZIP

Fremont, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49412

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

11,065
40/sq mi
$66,741
Median income
$197,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49412 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49412 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan, home to 11,065 residents across 279.4 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49412 reports a modest median household income of $66,741 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,487. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $197,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $790 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Newaygo County, letting you compare 49412 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49412

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fremont, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49412.

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 49412, Fremont, 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

11,065

Population

279.4

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49412?

39.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$66,741

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$32,487

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49412 ranks nationally

Fremont, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,741 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,220

Total Housing Units

4,634

Occupied Units

586

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$197,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$790

Median Rent

1971

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

+15.0%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49412 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 144
2021 +12.7% 162
2022 +14.2% 185
2023 +8.6% 201
2024 +15.0% 231

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 330 business establishments in ZIP 49412, employing approximately 4,870 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,851,000.

330

Businesses

4,870

Employees

$223.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 58 17.6%
Retail trade 56 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 42 12.7%
Construction 33 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.3%
Finance and insurance 22 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.8%
Wholesale trade 16 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.8%
Manufacturing 12 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Information 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%

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 49412 vs 49327 →

ZIP 49412 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 49412 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 49412 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 49412 ranks #2 of 3 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
49327 Grant, MI 8,406 10.5 mi
49421 Hesperia, MI 5,991 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newaygo County

49337 standard
Newaygo, MI
Pop: 12,088
49327 standard
Grant, MI
Pop: 8,406
49349 standard
White Cloud, MI
Pop: 8,087
49309 standard
Bitely, MI
Pop: 1,843
49312 standard
Brohman, MI
Pop: 274

Related Areas

Newaygo County Fremont, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49412 in? ▼
ZIP code 49412 (Fremont) is located in Newaygo County, Michigan. Newaygo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newaygo-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49412? ▼
ZIP code 49412 in Fremont, MI has a population of 11,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49412? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49412 is $66,741, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49412? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49412 is $197,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49412? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49412 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49412? ▼
ZIP code 49412 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 4,870 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49412? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49412 are: Other services (except public administration) (58), Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49412? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49412 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 49412? ▼
In ZIP code 49412, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 49412? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49412 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49412? ▼
In ZIP code 49412, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49412? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49412 is 10.7% 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.