49329 ZIP Code, Howard City, MI
49329 is a ZIP code in Howard City, Michigan — mostly in Montcalm County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo County. It covers 79 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49339, 49336 and 49343. 9,156 people live here in 3,370 households. With about 116 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $74,235, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Howard City, MI
- County: Montcalm County
- Land area: 79 sq mi
- Population: 9,156
- Median household income: $74,235
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,156 |
| Households | 3,370 |
| Median household income | $74,235 |
| Income per person | $37,110 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 90.8% |
| Median home value | $207,900 |
| Median rent | $832 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% |
| Broadband internet | 80.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 23.3% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 21.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.5% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 7.4% |
| 75+ | 4.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.8% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 8.0% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.4% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 20.7% |
Businesses in 49329
108 business establishments with 890 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Construction: 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
- Manufacturing: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49339 — Pierson village, MI (5.2 mi)
- 49336 — Morley village, MI (7.6 mi)
- 49343 — Sand Lake village, MI (7.6 mi)
- 49322 (8 mi)
- 49347 — Trufant CDP, MI (10 mi)
- 49337 — Newaygo city, MI (11.3 mi)
- 49319 — Cedar Springs city, MI (12.3 mi)
- 48850 — Lakeview village, MI (12.6 mi)
Areas that include 49329
- Howard City, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Montcalm County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Newaygo County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 19: highest median household income in Montcalm County
- No. 5 of 19: highest median home value in Montcalm County
- No. 3 of 19: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Montcalm County
- No. 2 of 19: lowest median age in Montcalm County
- No. 6 of 17: fastest population growth in Montcalm County
Mail every home in 49329
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49329, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49329 in?
- 49329 is a Howard City, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Howard City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49329 in?
- 49329 is mostly in Montcalm County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo County.
- What is the population of 49329?
- About 9,156 people (±486), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,707.
- What is the median household income in 49329?
- $74,235 (±$7,667), 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 49329?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49329 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49329?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49339 (5.2 mi, Pierson), 49336 (7.6 mi, Morley), 49343 (7.6 mi, Sand Lake), 49322 (8 mi), 49347 (10 mi, Trufant) and 49337 (11.3 mi, Newaygo).
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