PlainZIP

Scottville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49454

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

4,574
24/sq mi
$61,280
Median income
$194,300
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49454 covers 189.0 square miles in Scottville, Mason County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,574 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49454 reports a modest median household income of $61,280 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,656. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $194,300 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $813 monthly, and 78.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49454, plus 6 more within Mason 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 49454

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49454.

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 49454, Scottville, 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

4,574

Population

189.0

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49454?

39.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$61,280

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$29,656

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49454 ranks nationally

Scottville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,280 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,170

Total Housing Units

1,875

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$194,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$813

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49454 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 160
2021 +4.6% 167
2022 +12.8% 189
2023 +22.0% 230
2024 +3.8% 239

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 49454, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,117,000.

86

Businesses

408

Employees

$20.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 16.3%
Construction 11 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.8%
Wholesale trade 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Information 4 4.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 4.7%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%

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 49454 vs 49405 →

ZIP 49454 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 49454 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 49454 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 49454 ranks #3 of 3 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
49405 Custer, MI 1,559 5.4 mi
49431 Ludington, MI 16,875 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

49431 standard
Ludington, MI
Pop: 16,875
49410 standard
Fountain, MI
Pop: 2,005
49405 standard
Custer, MI
Pop: 1,559
49411 standard
Free Soil, MI
Pop: 1,538
49402 standard
Branch, MI
Pop: 1,380
49458 standard
Walhalla, MI
Pop: 119

Related Areas

Mason County Scottville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49454 in? ▼
ZIP code 49454 (Scottville) is located in Mason County, Michigan. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49454? ▼
ZIP code 49454 in Scottville, MI has a population of 4,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49454? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49454 is $61,280, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49454? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49454 is $194,300, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49454? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49454 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49454? ▼
ZIP code 49454 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49454? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49454 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49454? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49454 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 49454? ▼
In ZIP code 49454, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 49454? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49454 is 19.1 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 49454? ▼
In ZIP code 49454, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49454? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49454 is 16.5% 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.