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 Moderate-density area
- $61,280
- Median income Below-median income area
- $194,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49454 (Scottville, MI) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.4 in 2023 to 239.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,656. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,300 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $813; 78.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 49454 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49454?
39.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.3%
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?
$61,280
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,656
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49454 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Scottville, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,280 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,170housing units
2,170
Total Housing Units
1,875
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,300
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49431
Ludington (49431)
16,875 residents
- 49454 4,574
Scottville (49454)
4,574 residents
- 49405 1,559
Custer (49405)
1,559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49454 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49454 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49405
Custer (49405)
$70,139 median income
- 49431
Ludington (49431)
$66,336 median income
- 49454
Scottville (49454)
$61,280 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49454, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,574 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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