49421 ZIP Code, Hesperia, MI
49421 is a ZIP code in Hesperia, Michigan — mostly in Oceana County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo County. It covers 128 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49459, 49425 and 49412. 5,734 people live here in 2,271 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $53,555, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hesperia, MI
- County: Oceana County
- Land area: 128 sq mi
- Population: 5,734
- Median household income: $53,555
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,734 |
| Households | 2,271 |
| Median household income | $53,555 |
| Income per person | $27,643 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $162,100 |
| Median rent | $863 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 80.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.9% |
| $25–35K | 10.3% |
| $35–50K | 18.9% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 13.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 1.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 14.7% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.5% |
| Owned outright | 35.5% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 20.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.1% |
| Mobile / other | 24.5% |
Businesses in 49421
55 business establishments with 284 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 12
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49459 — Walkerville village, MI (9.5 mi)
- 49425 (10.5 mi)
- 49412 — Fremont city, MI (10.9 mi)
- 49452 — Rothbury village, MI (11 mi)
- 49420 — Hart city, MI (13.5 mi)
- 49309 (14.7 mi)
- 49312 (15.5 mi)
- 49455 — Shelby village, MI (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 49421
- Hesperia, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Newaygo County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Oceana County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Oceana County
- No. 4 of 10: highest median age in Oceana County
Mail every home in 49421
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49421, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49421 in?
- 49421 is a Hesperia, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49421 in?
- 49421 is mostly in Oceana County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Newaygo County.
- What is the population of 49421?
- About 5,734 people (±408), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,756.
- What is the median household income in 49421?
- $53,555 (±$4,143), 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 49421?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49421 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49421?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49459 (9.5 mi, Walkerville), 49425 (10.5 mi), 49412 (10.9 mi, Fremont), 49452 (11 mi, Rothbury), 49420 (13.5 mi, Hart) and 49309 (14.7 mi).
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