49310 ZIP Code — Blanchard, MI

Isabella County, Michigan

ZIP code 49310 is located in Blanchard, Michigan, within Isabella County. It covers approximately 87.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,952 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49310

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,208. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 49310 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,952

population

87.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49310 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49310

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blanchard	Acceptable
Blanchard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48829 Edmore (7.5 mi) 49340 Remus (8.1 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (8.2 mi) 48850 Lakeview (11.4 mi) 48891 Vestaburg (12 mi) 49332 Mecosta (12.1 mi) 48893 Weidman (12.6 mi) 48877 Riverdale (13.9 mi) 48888 Stanton (14 mi) 48858 Mount Pleasant (15.4 mi) 48859 Mount Pleasant (16.2 mi) 48832 Elwell (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,952
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	87.61 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	43.5165
Longitude	-85.0700
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	52.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	30.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,952

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$60,208

Median household income

$24,873

Per capita income

$154,200

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,089

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

108

5–9

113

10–14

103

158

15–19

144

20–24

183

25–34

166

205

35–44

186

169

45–54

153

102

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

132

104

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	822	27.8%
18 and over	2,130	72.2%
65 and over	502	17.0%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Other race 3.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,741	89.2%
Hispanic or Latino	122	4%
Two or more races	106	3.4%
Other race	99	3.2%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	52.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	30.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$60,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,200
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.5%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	55.8%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	19.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	575	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	107	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	176	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	180	17.3%
Households with children under 18	341	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	400	38.5%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	28.3%
Married	47.4%	52.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%
Widowed	4.9%	8.6%
Divorced	10.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.8%
Kindergarten	11	1.8%
Elementary school	304	49.1%
High school	161	26.0%
College / grad school	113	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Other services 7.4%

Retail trade 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	24.7%
Uninsured under 19	42.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,724	92.3%
Spanish	135	5.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	135	5.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,912	98.6%
Born in same state	2,889	97.9%
Born in different state	2,385	80.8%
Foreign born	23	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.4%
Not a US citizen	21	52.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	329	11.1%
English	303	10.3%
Arab	238	8.1%
Italian	194	6.6%
Dutch	23	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.6%
German	12	0.4%
Norwegian	8	0.3%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49310

What city is ZIP code 49310 in?

ZIP code 49310 is primarily assigned to Blanchard, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49310 in?

ZIP code 49310 falls within Isabella County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49310 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49310 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49310?

18% of residents in ZIP code 49310 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49310 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49310 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49310?

The median home value in ZIP code 49310 is $154,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49310 in?

ZIP code 49310 observes the EST timezone.