49410 ZIP Code — Fountain, MI

Mason County, Michigan

ZIP code 49410 is located in Fountain, Michigan, within Mason County. It covers approximately 37.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49410

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 $133,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,750. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing 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.

Overall, ZIP code 49410 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,837

population

37.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49410 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49410

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49410. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49405 Custer (6.9 mi) 49402 Branch (7.2 mi) 49454 Scottville (8.7 mi) 49411 Free Soil (8.7 mi) 49644 Irons (12.1 mi) 49431 Ludington (13 mi) 49304 Baldwin (15.3 mi) 49660 Manistee (15.9 mi) 49689 Wellston (18.3 mi) 49449 Pentwater (18.9 mi) 49459 Walkerville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,837
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	37.54 sq mi
Water area	2.03 sq mi
Latitude	44.0127
Longitude	-86.1457
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	55.7%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,837

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$50,750

Median household income

$24,337

Per capita income

$133,900

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,288

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	521	28.4%
18 and over	1,316	71.6%
65 and over	379	20.6%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,658	87.6%
Two or more races	135	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	55	2.9%
Other race	25	1.3%
Asian	9	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$50,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,900
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	48.8%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	47.4%
3 bedrooms	25.7%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	64.6%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	17.2%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	370	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	131	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	157	22.1%
Households with children under 18	221	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	39.6%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	17.5%
Married	56.0%	55.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.6%
Widowed	4.1%	11.7%
Divorced	12.7%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	4.8%
Kindergarten	46	10.9%
Elementary school	207	49.2%
High school	88	20.9%
College / grad school	60	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Retail trade 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Professional & management 8.6%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Construction 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 53.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,716	93.4%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,821	99.1%
Born in same state	1,819	99.0%
Born in different state	1,627	88.6%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	194	10.6%
English	133	7.2%
French	131	7.1%
Arab	55	3%
Norwegian	30	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	0.8%
Irish	12	0.7%
German	9	0.5%
Polish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49410

What city is ZIP code 49410 in?

ZIP code 49410 is primarily assigned to Fountain, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49410 in?

ZIP code 49410 falls within Mason County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49410 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49410 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49410 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49410 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49410?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49410?

17% of residents in ZIP code 49410 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49410 in?

ZIP code 49410 observes the EST timezone.