49326 ZIP Code — Gowen, MI

Kent County, Michigan

ZIP code 49326 is located in Gowen, Michigan, within Kent County. It covers approximately 24.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,767 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.

About ZIP code 49326

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,474. 45% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49326 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,767

population

24.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gowen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48838 Greenville (3.9 mi) 49347 Trufant (5.5 mi) 49322 Coral (7.6 mi) 48885 Sidney (8.7 mi) 49319 Cedar Springs (9.5 mi) 49339 Pierson (9.8 mi) 49343 Sand Lake (9.9 mi) 49341 Rockford (12 mi) 48888 Stanton (12.2 mi) 48884 Sheridan (13.7 mi) 48850 Lakeview (13.8 mi) 49329 Howard City (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,767
Population density	156 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	24.09 sq mi
Water area	1.62 sq mi
Latitude	43.2493
Longitude	-85.3265
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	616

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	37.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	22.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	6.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,767

Population

156

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$70,474

Median household income

$28,742

Per capita income

$183,300

Median home value

$957

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,695

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

130

Under 5

133

5–9

151

10–14

154

15–19

123

20–24

125

218

25–34

221

171

35–44

174

165

45–54

169

174

55–59

178

154

60–64

157

247

65–74

251

143

75–84

145

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	900	23.9%
18 and over	2,867	76.1%
65 and over	786	20.9%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,709	98%
Two or more races	24	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.5%
Asian	8	0.2%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	37.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	22.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	6.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
Median income	$70,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,300
Median rent / month	$957
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.7%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	912	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	84	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	147	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	229	16.7%
Households with children under 18	403	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	36.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	16.7%
Married	63.1%	66.2%
Separated	0.5%	1.3%
Widowed	1.4%	5.2%
Divorced	10.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	7.1%
Kindergarten	75	9.0%
Elementary school	394	47.5%
High school	161	19.4%
College / grad school	141	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Retail trade 15.8%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 7.8%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,504	93.0%
Spanish	38	1.1%
Other Indo-European	38	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,759	99.8%
Born in same state	3,745	99.4%
Born in different state	3,085	81.9%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	605	16.1%
French	443	11.8%
English	331	8.8%
Arab	126	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	101	2.7%
Dutch	101	2.7%
Polish	42	1.1%
Norwegian	20	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49326

What city is ZIP code 49326 in?

ZIP code 49326 is primarily assigned to Gowen, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49326 in?

ZIP code 49326 falls within Kent County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49326 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49326 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49326 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49326 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49326?

The median home value in ZIP code 49326 is $183,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49326 in?

ZIP code 49326 observes the EST timezone.