49340 Zip Code Profile

49340 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Remus, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($103,600) are significantly above average for the Big Rapids area.

The average family income here is $45,752/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 49340 is $39,453.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49340 earn an average of $29,641/year. Women earn only $16,621/year.

1,264 people in 49340 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49340? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.1 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 1,464 men and 1,448 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,784 people (out of the 2,912 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,102 homes, and 29 businesses every day. 37 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49340 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Principality of Monaco!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,039 feet above sea levell.

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• Big Rapids Farm and Garden Market
• Big Rapids Farmers' Market

• Island Park Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,912
• White Population: 2,801
• Black Population: 100
• Hispanic Population: 47
• Asian Population: 10
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 127
• Male Population: 1,464
• Female Population: 1,448
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Big Rapids MI
• County: Mecosta
• City: Remus
• Longitude: -85.1
• Latitude: 43.6
• Elevation: 1,039 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 989

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,204
• Drive alone: 1,001
• Carpool: 158
• Public transit: 3
• Ride bikes or walk: 37


• Average commute time: 28.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 69
•    5 - 9: 103
•    10 - 14: 130
•    15 - 19: 142
•    20 - 24: 132
•    25 - 29: 119
•    30 - 34: 221
•    35 - 39: 45
•    40 - 44: 35
•    45 - 59: 96
•    60 - 89: 56
•    90 plus: 56

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $103,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,478
• Businesses: 60
• Employees: 1,121
• Annual Payroll: $47,082,000
• Average Family Income: $45,752
• Median Family Income: $34,833
• Average Income for Men: $29,641
• Average Income for Women: $16,621

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 7451.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dave Camp (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 107
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Remus

Primary Schools

Remus Elementary School

350 E. Wheatland Ave.

Remus, MI 49340

(989) 967-8230

Middle Schools

Chippewa Hills Intermediate School

3102 Arthur Road

Remus, MI 49340

(989) 967-2200

High Schools

Chippewa Hills High School

3226 Arthur Road

Remus, MI 49340

(989) 967-2100

Mosaic School

2900 Arthur Road

Remus, MI 49340

(989) 967-8150