| ZIP Code | 49436 |
|---|---|
| City | Mears |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oceana County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 646 ft |
| Latitude | 43.687483 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.46853 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 11.8% ▲ 141% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 411 (31%) |
| Some College | 188 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 227 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 189 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 303 (22.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,344 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $232,100 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $956/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,300 |
| Vacant Units | 1,493 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,493 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 49436 is located in Mears, Michigan, within Oceana County. With a population of 1,688, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.6 years. Economically, 49436 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,344 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49436 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $232,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $956 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 49436 is primarily White (79.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49436 stands at 11.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 49436 in Mears, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,688 residents, a median household income of $67,344, and a median home value of $232,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.