49639 ZIP Code, Hersey, MI
49639 is a ZIP code in Hersey, Michigan — mostly in Osceola County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Mecosta County. It covers 62 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49677, 49320 and 49631. 2,634 people live here in 1,145 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $64,388, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hersey, MI
- County: Osceola County
- Land area: 62 sq mi
- Population: 2,634
- Median household income: $64,388
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,634 |
| Households | 1,145 |
| Median household income | $64,388 |
| Income per person | $34,145 |
| Median age | 44.9 |
| Homeowners | 90.7% |
| Median home value | $153,100 |
| Median rent | $792 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% |
| Broadband internet | 74.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 15.5% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 18.8% |
| $100–150K | 14.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 2.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 15.9% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.5% |
| Owned outright | 38.7% |
| Rented | 7.3% |
| Vacant | 20.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 21.1% |
Businesses in 49639
23 business establishments with 311 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Manufacturing: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49677 — Reed City city, MI (7.2 mi)
- 49320 (8.8 mi)
- 49631 — Evart city, MI (8.9 mi)
- 49307 — Big Rapids city, MI (11 mi)
- 49338 — Paris CDP, MI (11 mi)
- 49342 (11.8 mi)
- 49655 — Le Roy village, MI (12.3 mi)
- 49679 (12.6 mi)
Areas that include 49639
- Hersey, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mecosta County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Osceola County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Osceola County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Osceola County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Osceola County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Osceola County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Osceola County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Osceola County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Osceola County
- No. 1 of 7: fastest population growth in Osceola County
Mail every home in 49639
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49639, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49639 in?
- 49639 is a Hersey, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Hersey; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49639 in?
- 49639 is mostly in Osceola County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Mecosta County.
- What is the population of 49639?
- About 2,634 people (±291), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,552.
- What is the median household income in 49639?
- $64,388 (±$8,876), 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 49639?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49639 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49639?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49677 (7.2 mi, Reed City), 49320 (8.8 mi), 49631 (8.9 mi, Evart), 49307 (11 mi, Big Rapids), 49338 (11 mi, Paris) and 49342 (11.8 mi).
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