49411 ZIP Code — Free Soil, MI

Mason County, Michigan

ZIP code 49411 is located in Free Soil, Michigan, within Mason County. It covers approximately 109.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49411

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 $199,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,727. 55% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49411 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,572

population

109.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49411 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49411

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49411. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Free Soil	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49410 Fountain (8.7 mi) 49660 Manistee (9.9 mi) 49454 Scottville (11.6 mi) 49431 Ludington (11.8 mi) 49405 Custer (13.5 mi) 49402 Branch (15.9 mi) 49644 Irons (17.2 mi) 49675 Onekama (18.2 mi) 49689 Wellston (18.9 mi) 49619 Brethren (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,572
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	109.70 sq mi
Water area	6.45 sq mi
Latitude	44.1048
Longitude	-86.2652
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	48.8%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,572

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$52,727

Median household income

$32,129

Per capita income

$199,800

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,115

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

101

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

111

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	12.8%
18 and over	1,370	87.2%
65 and over	488	31.0%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,533	96.9%
Two or more races	31	2%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.6%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$52,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,800
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	35.2%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	62.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	18.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	39	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	186	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	121	16.2%
Households with children under 18	123	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	348	46.5%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	12.9%
Married	67.4%	63.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	9.6%
Divorced	10.8%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.1%
Kindergarten	3	1.3%
Elementary school	128	56.1%
High school	37	16.2%
College / grad school	53	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Public administration 9.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Construction 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,543	98.2%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,559	99.2%
Born in same state	1,558	99.1%
Born in different state	1,322	84.1%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	8.7%
French	127	8.1%
English	83	5.3%
Arab	63	4%
Polish	32	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	24	1.5%
German	8	0.5%
Dutch	8	0.5%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49411

What city is ZIP code 49411 in?

ZIP code 49411 is primarily assigned to Free Soil, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49411 in?

ZIP code 49411 falls within Mason County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49411 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 49411 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49411 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49411 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49411 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 49411 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49411 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 49411 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49411 in?

ZIP code 49411 observes the EST timezone.