Marion, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49665
Osceola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,413
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,265
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49665 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 49665 (Marion, MI) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.2 in 2023 to 223.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49665 covers 408.6 square miles in Marion, Osceola County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,413 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49665 reports a modest median household income of $54,265 (26% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,106. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,800 (31% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $804; owner occupancy is 88.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Osceola County, so 49665 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 49665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49665.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 49665, Marion, 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
4,413
Population
408.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49665?
44.7
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$54,265
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,106
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49665 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Marion, 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)
$54,265 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
2,198housing units
2,198
Total Housing Units
1,640
Occupied Units
558
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$804
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49665 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 123 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 147 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 175 |
| 2023 | +21.2% | 212 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 223 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 49665, employing approximately 447 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,427,000.
75
Businesses
447
Employees
$22.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
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 49665 vs 49657 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49657 | Mc Bain, MI | 3,683 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49665, 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 (4,413 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 49665 in?
ZIP code 49665 (Marion) 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 49665?
ZIP code 49665 in Marion, MI has a population of 4,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49665?
The median household income in ZIP 49665 is $54,265, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49665?
The median home value in ZIP 49665 is $150,800, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49665 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49665?
ZIP code 49665 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49665 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49665?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49665 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 49665?
In ZIP code 49665, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 49665?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49665 is 25.6 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 49665?
In ZIP code 49665, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49665 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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