49309 ZIP Code, Bitely, MI
49309 is a ZIP code in Bitely, Michigan — mostly in Newaygo County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Lake County. It covers 127 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49312, 49304 and 49459. 1,859 people live here in 849 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $42,566, well below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 54.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bitely, MI
- County: Newaygo County
- Land area: 127 sq mi
- Population: 1,859
- Median household income: $42,566
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,859 |
| Households | 849 |
| Median household income | $42,566 |
| Income per person | $29,867 |
| Median age | 54.3 |
| Homeowners | 91.8% |
| Median home value | $151,600 |
| Median rent | $950 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% |
| Broadband internet | 77.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 12.4% |
| $25–35K | 10.8% |
| $35–50K | 19.7% |
| $50–75K | 17.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 5.7% |
| $150–200K | 3.9% |
| $200K+ | 2.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.5% |
| 10–19 | 7.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65–74 | 17.8% |
| 75+ | 11.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.3% |
| Owned outright | 25.4% |
| Rented | 3.4% |
| Vacant | 57.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.7% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 18.0% |
Businesses in 49309
19 business establishments with 115 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 6
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49312 (6.9 mi)
- 49304 — Baldwin village, MI (10.2 mi)
- 49459 — Walkerville village, MI (11 mi)
- 49642 (11 mi)
- 49338 — Paris CDP, MI (13.7 mi)
- 49623 (13.8 mi)
- 49349 — White Cloud city, MI (14.3 mi)
- 49402 (14.4 mi)
Areas that include 49309
- Bitely, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Newaygo County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Newaygo County
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Newaygo County
- No. 1 of 11: highest median age in Newaygo County
- No. 1 of 11: fastest population growth in Newaygo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49309, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49309 in?
- 49309 is a Bitely, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49309 in?
- 49309 is mostly in Newaygo County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Lake County.
- What is the population of 49309?
- About 1,859 people (±184), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,839.
- What is the median household income in 49309?
- $42,566 (±$5,458), 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 49309?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49309 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49309?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49312 (6.9 mi), 49304 (10.2 mi, Baldwin), 49459 (11 mi, Walkerville), 49642 (11 mi), 49338 (13.7 mi, Paris) and 49623 (13.8 mi).
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