49436 Zip Code Profile

49436 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Mears, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $49,439/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 49436 is $42,228.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49436 earn an average of $29,479/year. Women earn only $16,279/year.

660 people in 49436 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49436? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.4 minutes.

The median age here is 52. There are 840 men and 782 women. The median age for men is 52 while for women the median age is 53.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,067 people (out of the 1,622 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,095 homes, and 31 businesses every day. 35 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49436 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Nice, France!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 659 feet above sea levell.

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• Fremont Farmers Market
• Ludington Farmer's Market
• Magicland Farms
• Montague Farmers Market
• Muskegon Farmers Market
• Muskegon Heights Farmers Market

• Oceana County Council on Aging Hart Farmer's Market
• Pentwater Famers Market
• Scottville Farmers' Market
• Sweetwater Local Foods Market
• West Southern Hills Association
• Westward Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 1,622
• White Population: 1,547
• Black Population: 4
• Hispanic Population: 133
• Asian Population: 5
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 31
• Male Population: 840
• Female Population: 782
• Median Age: 52
• Median Age of Males: 52
• Median Age of Females: 53

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• County: Oceana
• City: Mears
• Longitude: -86.5
• Latitude: 43.7
• Elevation: 659 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 231

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 624
• Drive alone: 515
• Carpool: 74
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 35


• Average commute time: 21.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 80
•    5 - 9: 88
•    10 - 14: 95
•    15 - 19: 109
•    20 - 24: 64
•    25 - 29: 14
•    30 - 34: 72
•    35 - 39: 17
•    40 - 44: 14
•    45 - 59: 32
•    60 - 89: 15
•    90 plus: 24

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $117,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,125
• Businesses: 53
• Employees: 216
• Annual Payroll: $6,578,000
• Average Family Income: $49,439
• Median Family Income: $36,360
• Average Income for Men: $29,479
• Average Income for Women: $16,279

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 5364.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Huizenga (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 127
• State FIPS Code: 26

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Primary Schools

Golden Early Childhood Center

5601 W. Fox Road

Mears, MI 49436

(231) 873-6350