ZIP Code 49412
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Fremont · Newaygo County · Michigan
- Population
- 11,065
- Median income
- $66,741
- Median home value
- $197,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.4%
- Land area
- 279.4 sq mi
40/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Detroit
ZIP code 49412 in Fremont, Michigan has a population of 11,065. The median household income is $66,741, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $197,900, 29% below the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49412 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 279.4 square miles in Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan. The area is home to 11,065 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 49412 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49412 sits at $66,741 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,487. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. 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, a direct signal of whether 49412 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Newaygo County, so you can benchmark 49412 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 49412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49412.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49412?
39.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$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
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?
5,220
Total Housing Units
4,634
Occupied Units
586
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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