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Mecosta County
Big Rapids, MI
49307
49307 ZIP Code — Big Rapids, MI
Mecosta County, Michigan
ZIP code 49307 is located in
Big Rapids ,
Michigan ,
within Mecosta County .
It covers approximately 134.52 square miles and serves a population of
18,169 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49307
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $50,573. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 49307 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
18,169
Population density
135 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
134.52 sq mi
Water area
2.72 sq mi
Latitude
43.7051
Longitude
-85.5128
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
53.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
29.5%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.7%
14.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$50,573
Median household income
$163,900
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,114 17.1% 18 and over 15,055 82.9% 65 and over 2,572 14.2% Median age 30.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Group Count % White 16,038 86.9% Two or more races 796 4.3% Black or African American 776 4.2% Asian 328 1.8% Hispanic or Latino 292 1.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 176 1% Other race 55 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
53.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
29.5%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.7%
14.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 12.5% $35k–$50k 13.6% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 15.3% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $50,573
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $163,900 Median rent / month $835 Owner occupied 62.9% Renter occupied 37.1% Vacant 13.9% Single-family detached 61.8% Large apartment buildings 3.3% Mobile homes 10.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 6.9% 2000–2009 10.4% 1990–1999 15.5% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 17.0% 1960–1969 10.6% 1950–1959 9.0% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 14.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 24.3% 3 bedrooms 36.5% 4 bedrooms 21.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 32.8% 2 vehicles 37.2% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.6% Electricity 12.8% Propane / LP gas 16.9% Fuel oil 1.4% Wood 4.5% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,718 39.9% Cohabiting couple 607 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 1,525 22.4% Female householder, no spouse 1,960 28.8% Households with children under 18 1,772 26.0% Households with seniors (65+) 1,815 26.7% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.9% 40.0% Married 35.2% 36.6% Separated 0.4% 1.8% Widowed 2.2% 9.0% Divorced 10.4% 12.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.9% Bachelor's or higher 32.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 142 2.0% Kindergarten 105 1.5% Elementary school 1,433 20.7% High school 672 9.7% College / grad school 4,580 66.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.3% Service 19.7% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 17.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.6% Government 16.1% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.8% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 0.7% Walk 8.2% Work from home 5.7% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 17.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
32.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.2% Retirement income 26.1% Supplemental Security 7.0% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 26.2% High cholesterol 25.5% Diabetes 8.1% Heart disease 5.2% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 12.4% Arthritis 21.5% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 21.3% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 20.0% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.7% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 83.1% Teeth loss 15.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 989 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 6.4% 18–64 years 13.7% 65 and over 37.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.9% Public insurance 38.3% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 4.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 17,441 96.0% Spanish 168 1.0% Other Indo-European 65 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 36 0.2% Other languages 67 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 17,840 98.2% Born in same state 17,697 97.4% Born in different state 15,011 82.6% Foreign born 143 0.8% Naturalized citizen 329 1.8% Not a US citizen 184 55.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2,001 11% Italian 1,861 10.2% Arab 910 5% English 876 4.8% Irish 152 0.8%
Ancestry Count % German 141 0.8% Polish 138 0.8% Dutch 52 0.3% Norwegian 44 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49307
What city is ZIP code 49307 in?
ZIP code 49307 is primarily assigned to Big Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49307 in?
ZIP code 49307 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49307?
23% of residents in ZIP code 49307 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49307?
The median home value in ZIP code 49307 is $163,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 49307?
ZIP code 49307 has an estimated population of 18,169 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49307?
The median household income in ZIP code 49307 is $50,573, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49307 in?
ZIP code 49307 observes the EST timezone.
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