49431 ZIP Code, Ludington, MI
49431 is a ZIP code in Ludington, Michigan in Mason County. It covers 96 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49454, 49405 and 49449. 17,184 people live here in 7,765 households. With about 179 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $66,336, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 48.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ludington, MI
- County: Mason County
- Land area: 96 sq mi
- Population: 17,184
- Median household income: $66,336
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,184 |
| Households | 7,765 |
| Median household income | $66,336 |
| Income per person | $40,407 |
| Median age | 48.6 |
| Homeowners | 72.3% |
| Median home value | $237,700 |
| Median rent | $914 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 8.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 17.3% |
| 75+ | 11.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.8% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 22.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.2% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 6.5% |
| 5–19 units | 7.5% |
| 20+ units | 6.4% |
| Mobile / other | 8.3% |
Businesses in 49431
579 business establishments with 8,439 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 90
- Accommodation and Food Services: 79
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 64
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 63
- Construction: 57
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 40
- Manufacturing: 33
- Finance and Insurance: 29
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49454 — Scottville city, MI (6.3 mi)
- 49405 — Custer village, MI (11.6 mi)
- 49449 — Pentwater village, MI (11.9 mi)
- 49411 — Free Soil village, MI (12.8 mi)
- 49410 — Fountain village, MI (13.7 mi)
- 49458 (14.7 mi)
- 49420 — Hart city, MI (18 mi)
- 49634 — Filer City CDP, MI (18.3 mi)
Areas that include 49431
- Ludington, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mason County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Mason County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Mason County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of households with children in Mason County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Mason County
- No. 4 of 8: lowest median age in Mason County
- No. 5 of 8: highest median age in Mason County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49431, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49431 in?
- 49431 is a Ludington, MI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Ludington; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49431 in?
- 49431 is in Mason County.
- What is the population of 49431?
- About 17,184 people (±440), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,044.
- What is the median household income in 49431?
- $66,336 (±$4,480), 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 49431?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49431 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49431?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49454 (6.3 mi, Scottville), 49405 (11.6 mi, Custer), 49449 (11.9 mi, Pentwater), 49411 (12.8 mi, Free Soil), 49410 (13.7 mi, Fountain) and 49458 (14.7 mi).
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