49326 Zip Code Profile

49326 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Gowen, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($141,600) are significantly above average for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $55,307/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 49326 is $53,990.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49326 earn an average of $35,700/year. Women earn only $21,450/year.

1,699 people in 49326 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49326? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 49326 is 30.2 minutes!

The median age here is 41. There are 1,957 men and 1,795 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,930 people (out of the 3,752 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,537 homes, and 13 businesses every day. 13 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49326 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Almaty, Kazakhstan!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 843 feet above sea levell.

• Gowen Neighborhood Activities

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• Belding Farmer Market
• Bush Dr
• Green Timbers

• Greenville Farm Market
• Howard City DDA Farmer's Market
• Rockford Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,752
• White Population: 3,679
• Black Population: 53
• Hispanic Population: 110
• Asian Population: 11
• Hawaiian Population: 5
• Indian Population: 50
• Male Population: 1,957
• Female Population: 1,795
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CSA Name: Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Grand Rapids-Wyoming MI
• County: Kent
• City: Gowen
• Longitude: -85.3
• Latitude: 43.2
• Elevation: 844 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,628
• Drive alone: 1,356
• Carpool: 246
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 13


• Average commute time: 30.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 18
•    5 - 9: 87
•    10 - 14: 233
•    15 - 19: 281
•    20 - 24: 200
•    25 - 29: 34
•    30 - 34: 158
•    35 - 39: 58
•    40 - 44: 83
•    45 - 59: 365
•    60 - 89: 85
•    90 plus: 26

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $141,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $51,961
• Businesses: 26
• Employees: 81
• Annual Payroll: $1,695,000
• Average Family Income: $55,307
• Median Family Income: $48,517
• Average Income for Men: $35,700
• Average Income for Women: $21,450

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03, 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 1854.0, 7451.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Justin Amash (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 081
• State FIPS Code: 26

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Kent Co. Sheriffs Honor Camp

16171 16 Mile Rd

Gowen, MI 49326

(616) 754-9047