49437 ZIP Code, Montague, MI
49437 is a ZIP code in Montague, Michigan — mostly in Muskegon County (61% of its land), with smaller parts in Oceana County. It covers 66 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49446, 49461 and 49452. 6,895 people live here in 2,652 households. With about 105 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $82,805, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Montague, MI
- County: Muskegon County
- Land area: 66 sq mi
- Population: 6,895
- Median household income: $82,805
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,895 |
| Households | 2,652 |
| Median household income | $82,805 |
| Income per person | $41,337 |
| Median age | 44.6 |
| Homeowners | 87.7% |
| Median home value | $221,800 |
| Median rent | $822 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 7.2% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 20.2% |
| $100–150K | 18.9% |
| $150–200K | 8.1% |
| $200K+ | 9.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.1% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.2% |
| Owned outright | 34.8% |
| Rented | 9.7% |
| Vacant | 20.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.0% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 5.5% |
Businesses in 49437
111 business establishments with 1,497 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Construction: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Manufacturing: 11
- Retail Trade: 11
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49446 — New Era village, MI (5.3 mi)
- 49461 — Whitehall city, MI (6.6 mi)
- 49452 — Rothbury village, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49455 — Shelby village, MI (10.1 mi)
- 49445 — North Muskegon city, MI (12.7 mi)
- 49425 (13.8 mi)
- 49457 — Twin Lake CDP, MI (14.3 mi)
- 49436 — Mears CDP, MI (16 mi)
Areas that include 49437
- Montague, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rothbury, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Muskegon County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Oceana County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 14: highest median household income in Muskegon County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median age in Muskegon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49437, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49437 in?
- 49437 is a Montague, MI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Montague; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49437 in?
- 49437 is mostly in Muskegon County (61% of its land), with smaller parts in Oceana County.
- What is the population of 49437?
- About 6,895 people (±440), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,928.
- What is the median household income in 49437?
- $82,805 (±$6,189), 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 49437?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49437 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49437?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49446 (5.3 mi, New Era), 49461 (6.6 mi, Whitehall), 49452 (7.4 mi, Rothbury), 49455 (10.1 mi, Shelby), 49445 (12.7 mi, North Muskegon) and 49425 (13.8 mi).
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