49619 ZIP Code — Brethren, MI

Manistee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49619 is located in Brethren, Michigan, within Manistee County. It covers approximately 58.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49619

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 $126,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,958. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 49619 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.

1,031

population

58.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49619 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49619

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49619. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brethren	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49645 Kaleva (5.9 mi) 49689 Wellston (6.6 mi) 49614 Bear Lake (10.2 mi) 49638 Harrietta (10.2 mi) 49660 Manistee (10.9 mi) 49625 Copemish (11.2 mi) 49675 Onekama (12.1 mi) 49644 Irons (15.8 mi) 49683 Thompsonville (16.4 mi) 49668 Mesick (16.8 mi) 49613 Arcadia (17.1 mi) 49618 Boon (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,031
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	58.92 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	44.3032
Longitude	-85.9962
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	47.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	35.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,031

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$53,958

Median household income

$27,586

Per capita income

$126,600

Median home value

$992

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

631

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	18.1%
18 and over	844	81.9%
65 and over	272	26.4%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	930	89.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	6%
Two or more races	26	2.5%
Black or African American	13	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	47.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	35.4%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$53,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,600
Median rent / month	$992
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	49.6%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	29	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	67	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	77	19.4%
Households with children under 18	93	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	47.4%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	21.7%
Married	57.2%	60.3%
Separated	2.0%	1.6%
Widowed	4.0%	9.8%
Divorced	16.1%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.6%
Kindergarten	8	4.3%
Elementary school	62	33.3%
High school	82	44.1%
College / grad school	18	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Construction 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Public administration 9.0%

Professional & management 8.2%

Retail trade 4.0%

Information 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 43.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	982	95.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,023	99.2%
Born in same state	1,018	98.7%
Born in different state	776	75.3%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	127	12.3%
Italian	94	9.1%
Arab	76	7.4%
English	27	2.6%
German	20	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	1%
Dutch	7	0.7%
Norwegian	6	0.6%
Irish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49619

What city is ZIP code 49619 in?

ZIP code 49619 is primarily assigned to Brethren, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49619 in?

ZIP code 49619 falls within Manistee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49619 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49619 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49619 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 49619 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49619 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 49619 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49619?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 49619 in?

ZIP code 49619 observes the EST timezone.