Garden, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49835
Delta County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 802
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,429
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49835 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49835 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garden, Delta County, Michigan, home to just 802 residents across 243.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49835 reports a modest median household income of $51,429 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,836. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,100 (19% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $645; owner occupancy is 91.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is 45 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delta County, so 49835 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 49835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garden, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49835.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 49835, Garden, 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
802
Population
243.0
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49835?
58.6
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$51,429
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$37,836
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
45.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49835 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Garden, 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)
$51,429 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
550housing units
550
Total Housing Units
326
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$645
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 49835, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,255,000.
17
Businesses
59
Employees
$3.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 17.6% |
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 49835 vs 49864 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49864 | Nahma, MI | 54 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49835, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 49835 in?
ZIP code 49835 (Garden) is located in Delta County, Michigan. Delta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delta-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49835?
ZIP code 49835 in Garden, MI has a population of 802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49835?
The median household income in ZIP 49835 is $51,429, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49835?
The median home value in ZIP 49835 is $177,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49835 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49835?
ZIP code 49835 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49835?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49835 are: Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49835?
In ZIP code 49835, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 49835?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49835 is 45.0 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 49835?
In ZIP code 49835, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49835 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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