49343 ZIP Code, Sand Lake, MI
49343 is a ZIP code in Sand Lake, Michigan — mostly in Kent County (53% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo and Montcalm counties. It covers 55 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49339, 49319 and 49329. 5,664 people live here in 2,421 households. With about 102 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $80,408, above the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 46.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sand Lake, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 55 sq mi
- Population: 5,664
- Median household income: $80,408
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,664 |
| Households | 2,421 |
| Median household income | $80,408 |
| Income per person | $38,105 |
| Median age | 46.4 |
| Homeowners | 85.1% |
| Median home value | $244,200 |
| Median rent | $880 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Broadband internet | 82.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 10.5% |
| $50–75K | 12.6% |
| $75–100K | 25.5% |
| $100–150K | 19.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.0% |
| $200K+ | 2.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 13.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.3% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.4% |
| Owned outright | 31.8% |
| Rented | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.3% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 17.4% |
Businesses in 49343
83 business establishments with 434 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Retail Trade: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 8
- Manufacturing: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49339 — Pierson village, MI (2.6 mi)
- 49319 — Cedar Springs city, MI (4.8 mi)
- 49329 — Howard City village, MI (7.6 mi)
- 49347 — Trufant CDP, MI (9.1 mi)
- 49322 (9.6 mi)
- 49326 (11 mi)
- 49330 — Kent City village, MI (11.3 mi)
- 49341 — Rockford city, MI (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 49343
- Sand Lake, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Sand Lake (Kent County), MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Montcalm County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Newaygo County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49343, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49343 in?
- 49343 is a Sand Lake, MI mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Sand Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49343 in?
- 49343 is mostly in Kent County (53% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo and Montcalm counties.
- What is the population of 49343?
- About 5,664 people (±630), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,669.
- What is the median household income in 49343?
- $80,408 (±$12,262), 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 49343?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49343 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49343?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49339 (2.6 mi, Pierson), 49319 (4.8 mi, Cedar Springs), 49329 (7.6 mi, Howard City), 49347 (9.1 mi, Trufant), 49322 (9.6 mi) and 49326 (11 mi).
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