| ZIP Code | 49411 |
|---|---|
| City | Free Soil |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Mason County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 745 ft |
| Latitude | 44.114566 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.256829 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 48% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 452 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 145 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 211 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 231 (17.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 253 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,750 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 77% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,051/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,156 |
| Vacant Units | 363 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,156 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 363 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 49411 is located in Free Soil, Michigan, within Mason County. With a population of 1,672, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.9 years. Economically, 49411 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49411 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,051 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 77% since 2019.
The population of 49411 is primarily White (94.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49411 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 49411 in Free Soil, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,672 residents, a median household income of $60,750, and a median home value of $221,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.