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ZIP Code 49455

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Shelby · Oceana County · Michigan

Population
5,034

23/sq mi

Median income
$63,621

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,900

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.9%

Median age 37.1

Land area
216.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 49455 in Shelby, Michigan has a population of 5,034. The median household income is $63,621, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $177,900, 36% below the US average. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 49455 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.1 square miles in Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,034 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 49455 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49455 sits at $63,621 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,684. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $177,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $694 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oceana County, so you can benchmark 49455 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 49455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49455.

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 49455, Shelby, 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

5,034

Population

216.1

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49455?

37.1

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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?

$63,621

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,684

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,714

Total Housing Units

2,012

Occupied Units

702

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$177,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$694

Median Rent

1975

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

-7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49455 have decreased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 150
2021 +12.8% 169
2022 +21.6% 206
2023 +11.4% 229
2024 -7.6% 212

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 95 business establishments in ZIP 49455, employing approximately 1,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,673,000.

95

Businesses

1,599

Employees

$100.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 16.8%
Manufacturing 16 16.8%
Retail trade 13 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.2%

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 49455 vs 49446 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49446 New Era, MI 2,321 3.9 mi
49436 Mears, MI 1,622 6.8 mi
49420 Hart, MI 6,420 8.6 mi
49452 Rothbury, MI 1,952 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oceana County

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Pop: 6,420
49421 standard
Hesperia, MI
Pop: 5,991
49449 standard
Pentwater, MI
Pop: 2,675
49446 standard
New Era, MI
Pop: 2,321
49452 standard
Rothbury, MI
Pop: 1,952
49436 standard
Mears, MI
Pop: 1,622

Related Areas

Oceana County Shelby, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49455 in? ▼
ZIP code 49455 (Shelby) is located in Oceana County, Michigan. Oceana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oceana-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49455? ▼
ZIP code 49455 in Shelby, MI has a population of 5,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49455? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49455 is $63,621, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49455? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49455 is $177,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49455? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49455 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49455? ▼
ZIP code 49455 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49455? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49455 are: Construction (16), Manufacturing (16), Retail trade (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49455? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49455 decreased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 49455? ▼
In ZIP code 49455, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 49455? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49455 is 20.3 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 49455? ▼
In ZIP code 49455, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49455? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49455 is 14.1% 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 Shelby, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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