49307 ZIP Code, Big Rapids, MI
49307 is a ZIP code in Big Rapids, Michigan — mostly in Mecosta County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo County. It covers 135 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49346, 49338 and 49342. 18,407 people live here in 7,137 households. With about 137 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $60,358, below the Michigan median of $72,875; 28% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Big Rapids, MI
- County: Mecosta County
- Land area: 135 sq mi
- Population: 18,407
- Median household income: $60,358
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,407 |
| Households | 7,137 |
| Median household income | $60,358 |
| Income per person | $29,402 |
| Median age | 30.2 |
| Homeowners | 63.7% |
| Median home value | $187,800 |
| Median rent | $967 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.2% |
| $15–25K | 8.3% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 20.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 5.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.4% |
| Owned outright | 21.7% |
| Rented | 31.4% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.9% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 11.8% |
| 5–19 units | 12.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 8.4% |
Businesses in 49307
457 business establishments with 7,170 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 93
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 77
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 64
- Accommodation and Food Services: 51
- Finance and Insurance: 33
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Construction: 23
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49346 — Canadian Lakes CDP, MI (7.7 mi)
- 49338 — Paris CDP, MI (7.9 mi)
- 49342 (8.4 mi)
- 49320 (10.5 mi)
- 49639 — Hersey village, MI (11 mi)
- 49332 — Mecosta village, MI (13.2 mi)
- 49336 — Morley village, MI (13.3 mi)
- 49677 — Reed City city, MI (14 mi)
Areas that include 49307
- Big Rapids, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mecosta County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Newaygo County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 13: highest median home value in Mecosta County
- No. 1 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Mecosta County
- No. 1 of 13: lowest median age in Mecosta County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49307, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49307 in?
- 49307 is a Big Rapids, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Big Rapids; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49307 in?
- 49307 is mostly in Mecosta County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo County.
- What is the population of 49307?
- About 18,407 people (±539), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,914.
- What is the median household income in 49307?
- $60,358 (±$3,859), 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 49307?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49307 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49307?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49346 (7.7 mi, Canadian Lakes), 49338 (7.9 mi, Paris), 49342 (8.4 mi), 49320 (10.5 mi), 49639 (11 mi, Hersey) and 49332 (13.2 mi, Mecosta).
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