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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
$47,174
Median income
$132,300
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,427. Local economic indicators show a 18.6% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $132,300 (40% below the state average), median rent at $782 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Osceola County, letting you compare 49631 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 49631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evart, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49631.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49631?

50.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$28,427

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49631 ranks nationally

Evart, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,174 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,643

Total Housing Units

2,461

Occupied Units

1,182

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$132,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49631 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49631 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 49631 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
49679 Sears, MI 1,428 6.3 mi
49639 Hersey, MI 2,557 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Osceola County

49677 standard
Reed City, MI
Pop: 6,631
49665 standard
Marion, MI
Pop: 4,413
49655 standard
Leroy, MI
Pop: 3,173
49688 standard
Tustin, MI
Pop: 2,703
49639 standard
Hersey, MI
Pop: 2,557
49679 standard
Sears, MI
Pop: 1,428

Related Areas

Osceola County Evart, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.