49312 ZIP Code — Brohman, MI
Newaygo County, Michigan
ZIP code 49312 is located in Brohman, Michigan, within Newaygo County. It covers approximately 26.29 square miles and serves a population of 160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.
160
population
26.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49312 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49312
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brohman | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 160 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7006 |
| Longitude | -85.8237 |
| 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 | 57.0% | 48.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 35.4% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.3% | 13.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
160
Population
6
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$37,917
Median household income
$24,475
Per capita income
$111,100
Median home value
$869
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unemployment
207
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
3
9
5–9
5
4
10–14
2
1
15–19
0
3
20–24
2
11
25–34
6
13
35–44
8
15
45–54
9
4
55–59
3
8
60–64
4
14
65–74
9
12
75–84
7
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 130 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 44 | 27.5% |
| Median age | 50.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.0% | 48.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 35.4% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.3% | 13.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
$10k–$15k
10.7%
$15k–$25k
17.3%
$25k–$35k
21.3%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 10.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| Median income | $37,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.3%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,100 |
| Median rent / month | $869 |
| Owner occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter occupied | 14.7% |
| Vacant | 65.6% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.3% |
| Wood | 42.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 34.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28 | 37.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 17.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 35 | 46.7% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 11.3% |
| Married | 35.9% | 47.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 17.0% |
| Divorced | 26.9% | 24.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
44.0%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
7.2%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 19 | 90.5% |
| High school | 1 | 4.8% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
23.1%
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Transportation & utilities
19.2%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Retail trade
15.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.1% |
| Service | 28.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.5% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.6% |
| Carpool | 21.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 4.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 64.9 |
Poverty
All people
41.3%
Under 18 years
86.7%
18 and over
30.8%
Married-couple families
38.5%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| High blood pressure | 39.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16 | 12.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 30.0% |
| Public insurance | 79.4% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 151 | 94.4% |
| 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) | 160 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 159 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 136 | 85.0% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 42 | 26.3% |
| French | 22 | 13.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 9 | 5.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49312
What city is ZIP code 49312 in?
ZIP code 49312 is primarily assigned to Brohman, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49312 in?
ZIP code 49312 falls within Newaygo County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49312?
41% of residents in ZIP code 49312 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49312 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 49312 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49312 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 49312 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49312 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49312 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49312 in?
ZIP code 49312 observes the EST timezone.