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Delta County
Garden, MI
49835
49835 ZIP Code — Garden, MI
Delta County, Michigan
ZIP code 49835 is located in
Garden ,
Michigan ,
within Delta County .
It covers approximately 84.52 square miles and serves a population of
757 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49835
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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,028. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49835 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
757
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
84.52 sq mi
Water area
10.28 sq mi
Latitude
45.6938
Longitude
-86.6218
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.7%
52.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
31.6%
30.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
14.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$49,028
Median household income
$153,800
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 15.5% 18 and over 640 84.5% 65 and over 251 33.2% Median age 55.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 625 79.5% Two or more races 90 11.5% Hispanic or Latino 29 3.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 3.4% Other race 8 1% Black or African American 4 0.5% Asian 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.7%
52.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
31.6%
30.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
14.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 16.3% $35k–$50k 16.0% $50k–$75k 12.2% $75k–$100k 15.1% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 4.4% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $49,028
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,800 Median rent / month $625 Owner occupied 87.5% Renter occupied 12.5% Vacant 38.0% Single-family detached 91.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 9.4% 1970–1979 18.0% 1960–1969 11.4% 1950–1959 9.9% 1940–1949 9.7% 1939 or earlier 16.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 38.9% 3 bedrooms 43.1% 4 bedrooms 14.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 39.5% 3 or more 21.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.2% Electricity 7.3% Propane / LP gas 56.1% Fuel oil 7.6% Wood 25.0% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 168 48.8% Cohabiting couple 13 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 86 25.0% Female householder, no spouse 77 22.4% Households with children under 18 57 16.6% Households with seniors (65+) 187 54.4% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 17.6% Married 52.0% 56.7% Separated 0.3% 1.9% Widowed 4.8% 13.5% Divorced 11.1% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.4% Bachelor's or higher 22.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 66 50.4% High school 30 22.9% College / grad school 32 24.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Professional & management
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.6% Service 18.8% Sales & office 10.7% Natural resources & construction 23.8% Production & transportation 14.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.4% Government 18.4% Self-employed 12.6% Unpaid family workers 1.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.1% Carpool 16.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 6.3% Other means 4.3% Avg commute (minutes) 42.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.9% Retirement income 45.6% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 12.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.6% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 41.4% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 38.5% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 24.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 18.4% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 67.1% Cholesterol screening 93.7% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 79 12.3%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 8.5% 18–64 years 13.9% 65 and over 40.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.5% Public insurance 62.5% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 733 96.8% Spanish 8 1.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 3 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 742 98.0% Born in same state 738 97.5% Born in different state 583 77.0% Foreign born 4 0.5% Naturalized citizen 15 2.0% Not a US citizen 6 40.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 94 12.4% French 74 9.8% German 38 5% English 14 1.8% Polish 11 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 1.3% Dutch 6 0.8% Norwegian 4 0.5% Irish 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.4% Internet access 84.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49835
What city is ZIP code 49835 in?
ZIP code 49835 is primarily assigned to Garden, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49835 in?
ZIP code 49835 falls within Delta County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49835 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 49835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49835 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 49835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 49835 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49835?
16% of residents in ZIP code 49835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49835 in?
ZIP code 49835 observes the EST timezone.
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