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Montague, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49437

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

6,902
41/sq mi
$82,805
Median income
$221,800
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montague pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49437 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49437 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montague, Muskegon County, Michigan, home to 6,902 residents across 170.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49437 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,805 (13% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,337. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $221,800 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $822 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskegon County, so you can benchmark 49437 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49437

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montague, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49437.

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 49437, Montague, 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

6,902

Population

170.4

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49437?

44.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$82,805

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$41,337

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49437 ranks nationally

Montague, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,805 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,336

Total Housing Units

2,652

Occupied Units

684

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$221,800

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1974

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49437 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 148
2021 +12.6% 167
2022 +16.4% 194
2023 +16.3% 226
2024 +12.0% 253

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 111 business establishments in ZIP 49437, employing approximately 1,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,841,000.

111

Businesses

1,497

Employees

$72.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 20 18.0%
Construction 15 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 11.7%
Manufacturing 11 9.9%
Retail trade 11 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 3.6%

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 49437 vs 49446 →

ZIP 49437 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 49437 ranks #2 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 49437 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 49437 ranks #2 of 4 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
49446 New Era, MI 2,321 6.6 mi
49461 Whitehall, MI 8,929 6.1 mi
49452 Rothbury, MI 1,952 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muskegon County

49442 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 41,214
49441 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 36,308
49444 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 29,456
49445 standard
Muskegon, MI
Pop: 20,784
49457 standard
Twin Lake, MI
Pop: 10,565
49461 standard
Whitehall, MI
Pop: 8,929

Related Areas

Muskegon County Montague, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49437 in? ▼
ZIP code 49437 (Montague) is located in Muskegon County, Michigan. Muskegon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muskegon-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49437? ▼
ZIP code 49437 in Montague, MI has a population of 6,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49437? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49437 is $82,805, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49437? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49437 is $221,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49437? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49437 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49437? ▼
ZIP code 49437 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 1,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49437? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49437 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49437? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49437 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 49437? ▼
In ZIP code 49437, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 49437? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49437 is 22.7 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 49437? ▼
In ZIP code 49437, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49437? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49437 is 6.2% 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.