49305 ZIP Code — Barryton, MI

Mecosta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49305 is located in Barryton, Michigan, within Mecosta County. It covers approximately 50.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989/231.

About ZIP code 49305

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,929. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 49305 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,397

population

50.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barryton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49679 Sears (8.6 mi) 49340 Remus (8.7 mi) 48632 Lake (8.8 mi) 49332 Mecosta (9.4 mi) 49342 Rodney (9.9 mi) 48893 Weidman (10 mi) 49631 Evart (11.7 mi) 48622 Farwell (14 mi) 49639 Hersey (15.2 mi) 49310 Blanchard (16.7 mi) 49346 Stanwood (17 mi) 49307 Big Rapids (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,397
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	50.98 sq mi
Water area	1.66 sq mi
Latitude	43.7519
Longitude	-85.1433
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989/231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,397

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$44,929

Median household income

$30,420

Per capita income

$98,200

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

1,482

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

112

146

35–44

126

135

45–54

117

130

55–59

112

104

60–64

215

65–74

187

115

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	18.5%
18 and over	1,954	81.5%
65 and over	671	28.0%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,289	94.2%
Two or more races	67	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.4%
Asian	13	0.5%
Other race	13	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$44,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,200
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	8.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	548	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	82	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	294	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	206	18.2%
Households with children under 18	203	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	454	40.2%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	16.9%
Married	54.1%	57.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.4%
Widowed	5.2%	15.9%
Divorced	19.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.6%
Kindergarten	53	12.3%
Elementary school	195	45.2%
High school	94	21.8%
College / grad school	52	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.3%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Retail trade 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	35.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,317	96.7%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,378	99.2%
Born in same state	2,370	98.9%
Born in different state	2,102	87.7%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	258	10.8%
Italian	249	10.4%
Arab	124	5.2%
English	59	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	27	1.1%
German	21	0.9%
Polish	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	79.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49305

What city is ZIP code 49305 in?

ZIP code 49305 is primarily assigned to Barryton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49305 in?

ZIP code 49305 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49305 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 49305 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49305 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 49305 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49305?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49305 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49305 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49305 in?

ZIP code 49305 observes the EST timezone.