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Marne, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49435

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

3,549
63/sq mi
$103,432
Median income
$383,800
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marne pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49435 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49435 covers 56.8 square miles in Marne, Ottawa County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,549 residents on file, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49435 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,432 (41% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,098. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $383,800 (75% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,084 monthly, and 93.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49435, plus 6 more within Ottawa 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 49435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marne, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49435.

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 49435, Marne, 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

3,549

Population

56.8

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49435?

36.8

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$103,432

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$44,098

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49435 ranks nationally

Marne, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,432 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,427

Total Housing Units

1,292

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$383,800

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1977

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49435 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 165
2021 +12.6% 186
2022 +18.8% 221
2023 +14.0% 252
2024 +4.8% 264

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 49435, employing approximately 1,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,680,000.

115

Businesses

1,455

Employees

$82.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 27.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 10.4%
Manufacturing 10 8.7%
Wholesale trade 8 7.0%
Retail trade 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 3.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49435 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 49435 ranks #0 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 49435 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 49435 ranks the highest of 9 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
49534 Grand Rapids, MI 21,570 4.7 mi
49428 Jenison, MI 25,420 7.4 mi
49544 Grand Rapids, MI 8,944 5.2 mi
49403 Conklin, MI 2,473 7.5 mi
49404 Coopersville, MI 8,269 6.2 mi
49401 Allendale, MI 20,735 6.2 mi
49504 Grand Rapids, MI 39,994 7.4 mi
49418 Grandville, MI 27,417 10.9 mi
49519 Wyoming, MI 27,424 10.8 mi
49345 Sparta, MI 13,040 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

49423 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,977
49424 standard
Holland, MI
Pop: 44,760
49426 standard
Hudsonville, MI
Pop: 33,244
49417 standard
Grand Haven, MI
Pop: 29,183
49464 standard
Zeeland, MI
Pop: 27,481
49428 standard
Jenison, MI
Pop: 25,420

Related Areas

Ottawa County Marne, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49435 in? ▼
ZIP code 49435 (Marne) is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. Ottawa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ottawa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49435? ▼
ZIP code 49435 in Marne, MI has a population of 3,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49435? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49435 is $103,432, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49435? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49435 is $383,800, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49435? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49435 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49435? ▼
ZIP code 49435 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49435? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49435 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49435? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49435 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 49435? ▼
In ZIP code 49435, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49435? ▼
In ZIP code 49435, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49435? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49435 is 5.9% 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.