Evart, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49631
Osceola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,357
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,174
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evart pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49631 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 49631 (Evart, MI) rose +27.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.5 in 2023 to 210.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49631 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evart, Osceola County, Michigan, home to 6,357 residents across 385.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49631 reports a modest median household income of $47,174 (36% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,427. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,300 (40% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Osceola County, so 49631 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 49631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evart, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49631.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 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 49631, Evart, 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
6,357
Population
385.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49631?
50.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$47,174
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$28,427
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49631 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Evart, 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)
$47,174 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
3,643housing units
3,643
Total Housing Units
2,461
Occupied Units
1,182
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,300
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$782
Median Rent
1976
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
+27.4%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49631 have increased 27.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 127 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 142 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 177 |
| 2023 | -6.7% | 166 |
| 2024 | +27.4% | 211 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 49631, employing approximately 2,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,388,000.
108
Businesses
2,111
Employees
$72.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 49631 vs 49679 →
ZIP 49631 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49631
Evart (49631)
6,357 residents
- 49639
Hersey (49639)
2,557 residents
- 49679 1,428
Sears (49679)
1,428 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49631 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49631 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49639
Hersey (49639)
$64,388 median income
- 49679
Sears (49679)
$62,120 median income
- 49631
Evart (49631)
$47,174 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49631 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 49631, 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 (6,357 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 49631 in?
ZIP code 49631 (Evart) is located in Osceola County, Michigan. Osceola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/osceola-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49631?
ZIP code 49631 in Evart, MI has a population of 6,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49631?
The median household income in ZIP 49631 is $47,174, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49631?
The median home value in ZIP 49631 is $132,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49631 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49631?
ZIP code 49631 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 2,111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49631?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49631 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49631?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49631 increased by 27.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 49631?
In ZIP code 49631, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 49631?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49631 is 24.5 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 49631?
In ZIP code 49631, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49631 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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