49307 ZIP Code – Big Rapids, Michigan

Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, ZIP code 49307 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Mecosta County with a population of approximately 18,169 residents. The median household income of $50,573 is below the Michigan average and below the national average. At $163,900, median home values run below the national average, with 63.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $835 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 5.0%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the U.S. average. About 30.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 31.4, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 49338, 49342, 49346.

ZIP Code 49307 Data

Population 18,169
Median Household Income $50,573
Median Home Value $163,900
Median Rent $835
Median Age 31.4
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Poverty Rate 23.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%
State Michigan

ZIP 49307 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 49307MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population18k10k10k
Median Household Income$50k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$163k$190k$258k
Median Rent$835$949$1,088
Median Age31.444.743.2
Unemployment Rate5.0%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate23.4%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher30.8%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
49338 PARIS 1,586 $55,125
49342 RODNEY 1,508 $48,150
49346 STANWOOD 4,984 $67,948
49320 CHIPPEWA LAKE 239 $66,696
49639 HERSEY 2,442 $58,555