| ZIP Code | 49310 |
|---|---|
| City | Blanchard |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Isabella County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 971 ft |
| Latitude | 43.513812 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.04746 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 620 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 283 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 228 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 161 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 371 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,056 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,300 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,033/mo ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,175 |
| Vacant Units | 127 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,175 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 127 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 49310 is located in Blanchard, Michigan, within Isabella County. With a population of 2,989, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 49310 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,056 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49310 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,033 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 49310 is primarily White (89.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49310 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 49310 in Blanchard, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,989 residents, a median household income of $63,056, and a median home value of $171,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.