49449 ZIP Code, Pentwater, MI
49449 is a ZIP code in Pentwater, Michigan — mostly in Oceana County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Mason County. It covers 42 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49420, 49436 and 49454. 2,587 people live here in 1,186 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $80,917, above the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 59.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pentwater, MI
- County: Oceana County
- Land area: 42 sq mi
- Population: 2,587
- Median household income: $80,917
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,587 |
| Households | 1,186 |
| Median household income | $80,917 |
| Income per person | $50,128 |
| Median age | 59.7 |
| Homeowners | 89.9% |
| Median home value | $307,300 |
| Median rent | $665 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Broadband internet | 90.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 20.5% |
| $100–150K | 18.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.7% |
| 10–19 | 7.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 7.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 25.1% |
| 75+ | 16.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.5% |
| Owned outright | 19.8% |
| Rented | 4.4% |
| Vacant | 53.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.9% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.3% |
Businesses in 49449
68 business establishments with 190 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 22
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49420 — Hart city, MI (7.3 mi)
- 49436 — Mears CDP, MI (8.3 mi)
- 49454 — Scottville city, MI (11.7 mi)
- 49431 — Ludington city, MI (11.9 mi)
- 49405 — Custer village, MI (12.6 mi)
- 49455 — Shelby village, MI (12.7 mi)
- 49459 — Walkerville village, MI (15.1 mi)
- 49458 (17.3 mi)
Areas that include 49449
- Pentwater, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mason County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Oceana County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 10: highest median household income in Oceana County
- No. 1 of 10: highest median home value in Oceana County
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Oceana County
- No. 2 of 10: highest median age in Oceana County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49449, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49449 in?
- 49449 is a Pentwater, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Pentwater; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49449 in?
- 49449 is mostly in Oceana County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Mason County.
- What is the population of 49449?
- About 2,587 people (±250), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,776.
- What is the median household income in 49449?
- $80,917 (±$7,908), 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 49449?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49449 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49449?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49420 (7.3 mi, Hart), 49436 (8.3 mi, Mears), 49454 (11.7 mi, Scottville), 49431 (11.9 mi, Ludington), 49405 (12.6 mi, Custer) and 49455 (12.7 mi, Shelby).
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