49402 ZIP Code — Branch, MI

Mason County, Michigan

ZIP code 49402 is located in Branch, Michigan, within Mason County. It covers approximately 140.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49402

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,321. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49402 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,517

population

140.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49402 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49402

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49410 Fountain (7.2 mi) 49405 Custer (7.5 mi) 49304 Baldwin (8.9 mi) 49644 Irons (11.2 mi) 49454 Scottville (12.3 mi) 49642 Idlewild (14.1 mi) 49459 Walkerville (15.1 mi) 49309 Bitely (15.3 mi) 49411 Free Soil (15.9 mi) 49431 Ludington (17.9 mi) 49656 Luther (18.7 mi) 49623 Chase (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,517
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	140.61 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	43.9425
Longitude	-86.0394
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,517

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$52,321

Median household income

$33,843

Per capita income

$153,300

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,488

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

153

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	15.5%
18 and over	1,282	84.5%
65 and over	433	28.5%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,382	90.1%
Two or more races	93	6.1%
Black or African American	29	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.1%
Other race	7	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$52,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,300
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	54.6%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	63.9%
Wood	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	371	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	169	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	122	17.6%
Households with children under 18	100	14.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	42.9%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	13.1%
Married	55.4%	63.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	10.5%
Divorced	15.8%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.5%
Kindergarten	14	9.0%
Elementary school	62	40.0%
High school	61	39.4%
College / grad school	11	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.2%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Retail trade 13.5%

Construction 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,462	96.4%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,510	99.5%
Born in same state	1,509	99.5%
Born in different state	1,250	82.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	299	19.7%
French	163	10.7%
Italian	130	8.6%
Arab	65	4.3%
Polish	22	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	12	0.8%
German	11	0.7%
Irish	9	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49402

What city is ZIP code 49402 in?

ZIP code 49402 is primarily assigned to Branch, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49402 in?

ZIP code 49402 falls within Mason County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49402 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49402 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49402 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 49402 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49402 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 49402 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49402 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49402 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49402 in?

ZIP code 49402 observes the EST timezone.