49679 ZIP Code, Sears, MI
49679 is a ZIP code in Sears, Michigan — mostly in Osceola County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Mecosta County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49631, 48632 and 49305. 1,375 people live here in 573 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $62,120, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 46.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sears, MI
- County: Osceola County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 1,375
- Median household income: $62,120
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,375 |
| Households | 573 |
| Median household income | $62,120 |
| Income per person | $34,846 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Homeowners | 91.4% |
| Median home value | $180,600 |
| Median rent | $1,038 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% |
| Broadband internet | 74.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.2% |
| $25–35K | 10.6% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 9.1% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 6.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 18.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.1% |
| Owned outright | 25.5% |
| Rented | 4.7% |
| Vacant | 43.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 22.1% |
Businesses in 49679
9 business establishments with 97 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 49679 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 49631 — Evart city, MI (5.7 mi)
- 48632 (7 mi)
- 49305 — Barryton village, MI (8.7 mi)
- 49320 (10.7 mi)
- 48633 (12.2 mi)
- 49639 — Hersey village, MI (12.6 mi)
- 48622 — Farwell village, MI (13.7 mi)
- 49342 (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 49679
- Sears, 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. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Osceola County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Osceola County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Osceola County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Osceola County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Osceola County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Osceola County
Mail every home in 49679
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49679, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49679 in?
- 49679 is a Sears, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49679 in?
- 49679 is mostly in Osceola County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Mecosta County.
- What is the population of 49679?
- About 1,375 people (±185), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,458.
- What is the median household income in 49679?
- $62,120 (±$16,836), 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 49679?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49679 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49679?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49631 (5.7 mi, Evart), 48632 (7 mi), 49305 (8.7 mi, Barryton), 49320 (10.7 mi), 48633 (12.2 mi) and 49639 (12.6 mi, Hersey).
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