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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
$54,265
Median income
$150,800
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,106. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $150,800 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $804 a month; 88.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49665, 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 49665

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49665.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49665?

44.7

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$54,265

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,106

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49665 ranks nationally

Marion, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,265 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,198

Total Housing Units

1,640

Occupied Units

558

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$150,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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49657 Mc Bain, MI 3,683 8.4 mi

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Related Areas

Osceola County Marion, MI Michigan

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.

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