ZIP Code 49435

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Marne · Ottawa County · Michigan

Population
3,549

63/sq mi

Median income
$103,432

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$383,800

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.1%

Median age 36.8

Land area
56.8 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 49435 in Marne, Michigan has a population of 3,549. The median household income is $103,432, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $383,800, 38% above the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.8 square miles in Marne, Ottawa County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,549 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 49435 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49435 sits at $103,432 (41% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,098. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $383,800 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ottawa County, so you can benchmark 49435 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 49435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,549

Population

56.8

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49435 vs 49534 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Marne, MI

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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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