49255 ZIP Code, Montgomery, MI
49255 is a ZIP code in Montgomery, Michigan — mostly in Branch County (61% of its land), with smaller parts in Hillsdale County. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46737, 49274 and 49232. 2,072 people live here in 614 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $51,346, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Montgomery, MI
- County: Branch County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 2,072
- Median household income: $51,346
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,072 |
| Households | 614 |
| Median household income | $51,346 |
| Income per person | $20,924 |
| Median age | 30.3 |
| Homeowners | 88.3% |
| Median home value | $141,400 |
| Median rent | $908 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.6% |
| Broadband internet | 62.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 33.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.7% |
| $15–25K | 15.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.9% |
| $200K+ | 1.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 23.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 5.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.3% |
| Rented | 8.5% |
| Vacant | 26.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.1% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.5% |
Businesses in 49255
6 business establishments with 4 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46737 — Fremont town, IN (4.2 mi)
- 49274 — Reading city, MI (7.6 mi)
- 49232 — Camden village, MI (10.4 mi)
- 46703 — Angola city, IN (11 mi)
- 49082 — Quincy village, MI (12 mi)
- 49036 — Coldwater city, MI (12.8 mi)
- 43518 — Edon village, OH (13 mi)
- 49227 — Allen village, MI (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 49255
- Montgomery, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Branch County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Hillsdale County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 10: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Branch County
- No. 1 of 10: highest share of households with children in Branch County
- No. 5 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Branch County
- No. 1 of 10: lowest median age in Branch County
Mail every home in 49255
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49255, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49255 in?
- 49255 is a Montgomery, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Montgomery; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49255 in?
- 49255 is mostly in Branch County (61% of its land), with smaller parts in Hillsdale County.
- What is the population of 49255?
- About 2,072 people (±465), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,098.
- What is the median household income in 49255?
- $51,346 (±$13,586), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49255?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49255 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49255?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46737 (4.2 mi, Fremont), 49274 (7.6 mi, Reading), 49232 (10.4 mi, Camden), 46703 (11 mi, Angola), 49082 (12 mi, Quincy) and 49036 (12.8 mi, Coldwater).
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