49274 Zip Code Profile

49274 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Reading, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $53,228/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49274 is $45,548.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49274 earn an average of $32,363/year. Women earn only $21,057/year.

1,597 people in 49274 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49274? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.9 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 1,875 men and 1,795 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,051 people (out of the 3,670 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,257 homes, and 11 businesses every day. 67 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49274 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Skopje, Macedonia!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,180 feet above sea levell.

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• Hillsdale Farmers Market
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• Lake Le Ann Building Control Committee

• Northwest Homer
• Valley of the Pines

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,670
• White Population: 3,638
• Black Population: 15
• Hispanic Population: 48
• Asian Population: 9
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 11
• Male Population: 1,875
• Female Population: 1,795
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• County: Hillsdale
• City: Reading
• Longitude: -84.8
• Latitude: 41.8
• Elevation: 1,180 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 517

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,525
• Drive alone: 1,315
• Carpool: 132
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 67


• Average commute time: 23.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 78
•    5 - 9: 140
•    10 - 14: 135
•    15 - 19: 269
•    20 - 24: 345
•    25 - 29: 174
•    30 - 34: 146
•    35 - 39: 29
•    40 - 44: 44
•    45 - 59: 80
•    60 - 89: 47
•    90 plus: 38

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $109,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,411
• Businesses: 47
• Employees: 254
• Annual Payroll: $7,013,000
• Average Family Income: $53,228
• Median Family Income: $38,292
• Average Income for Men: $32,363
• Average Income for Women: $21,057

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 07
• Congressional District Land Area: 4295.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Tim Walberg (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 059
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Reading

Primary Schools

Reynolds Elementary School

221 Strong Avenue

Reading, MI 49274

(517) 283-2188

High Schools

Reading High School

301 Chestnut

Reading, MI 49274

(517) 283-2142