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Hersey, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49639

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

2,557
16/sq mi
$64,388
Median income
$153,100
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49639 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49639 covers 155.9 square miles in Hersey, Osceola County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,557 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49639 reports a modest median household income of $64,388 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,145. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $153,100 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $792 a month; 90.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49639, plus 6 more within Osceola 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 49639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hersey, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49639.

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 49639, Hersey, 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

2,557

Population

155.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49639?

44.9

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$64,388

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,145

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49639 ranks nationally

Hersey, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,388 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,443

Total Housing Units

1,145

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$153,100

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$792

Median Rent

1982

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

+23.7%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49639 have increased 23.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 136
2021 +16.2% 158
2022 +2.7% 162
2023 +32.0% 214
2024 +23.7% 264

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 23 business establishments in ZIP 49639, employing approximately 311 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,934,000.

23

Businesses

311

Employees

$19.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 26.1%
Manufacturing 3 13.0%
Retail trade 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 49639 vs 49677 →

ZIP 49639 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 49639 ranks #4 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 49639 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 49639 ranks the highest of 5 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
49677 Reed City, MI 6,631 8.3 mi
49631 Evart, MI 6,357 8.3 mi
49320 Chippewa Lake, MI 21 8.8 mi
49307 Big Rapids, MI 20,112 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Osceola County

49677 standard
Reed City, MI
Pop: 6,631
49631 standard
Evart, MI
Pop: 6,357
49665 standard
Marion, MI
Pop: 4,413
49655 standard
Leroy, MI
Pop: 3,173
49688 standard
Tustin, MI
Pop: 2,703
49679 standard
Sears, MI
Pop: 1,428

Related Areas

Osceola County Hersey, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49639 in? ▼
ZIP code 49639 (Hersey) 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 49639? ▼
ZIP code 49639 in Hersey, MI has a population of 2,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49639? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49639 is $64,388, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49639? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49639 is $153,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49639? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49639 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49639? ▼
ZIP code 49639 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49639? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49639 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49639? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49639 increased by 23.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 49639? ▼
In ZIP code 49639, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 49639? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49639 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49639? ▼
In ZIP code 49639, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49639? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49639 is 12.2% 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.