ZIP Code 49437
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Montague · Muskegon County · Michigan
- Population
- 6,902
- Median income
- $82,805
- Median home value
- $221,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.5%
- Land area
- 170.4 sq mi
41/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
Detroit
ZIP code 49437 in Montague, Michigan has a population of 6,902. The median household income is $82,805, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $221,800, 20% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49437 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.4 square miles in Montague, Muskegon County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,902 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 49437 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49437 sits at $82,805 (13% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,337. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 49437 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 49437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49437.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 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 49437, Montague, 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
6,902
Population
170.4
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49437?
44.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$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
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?
3,336
Total Housing Units
2,652
Occupied Units
684
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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