49639 ZIP Code — Hersey, MI

Osceola County, Michigan

ZIP code 49639 is located in Hersey, Michigan, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 61.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49639

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 $121,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,555. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 49639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,442

population

61.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hersey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49677 Reed City (5.3 mi) 49631 Evart (9.3 mi) 49655 Leroy (11.1 mi) 49307 Big Rapids (11.8 mi) 49342 Rodney (11.9 mi) 49338 Paris (12.2 mi) 49679 Sears (12.7 mi) 49623 Chase (13 mi) 49305 Barryton (15.2 mi) 49332 Mecosta (17.3 mi) 49642 Idlewild (17.9 mi) 49346 Stanwood (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,442
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	61.67 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	43.8583
Longitude	-85.4090
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	49.3%	53.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	31.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,442

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$58,555

Median household income

$30,208

Per capita income

$121,800

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,148

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

137

25–34

129

194

35–44

183

132

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

205

65–74

195

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	20.6%
18 and over	1,938	79.4%
65 and over	605	24.8%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,211	86%
Two or more races	169	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	128	5%
Black or African American	36	1.4%
Other race	18	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	53.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	31.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$58,555

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,800
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	40.0%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	22.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	500	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	131	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	146	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	208	21.1%
Households with children under 18	289	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	431	43.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	20.2%
Married	50.8%	51.9%
Separated	0.3%	2.1%
Widowed	5.9%	8.4%
Divorced	16.6%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.4%
Kindergarten	88	19.4%
Elementary school	160	35.3%
High school	147	32.5%
College / grad school	47	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Construction 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Retail trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 57.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	39.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,332	95.5%
Spanish	24	1.0%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,418	99.0%
Born in same state	2,416	98.9%
Born in different state	1,946	79.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.0%
Not a US citizen	17	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	316	12.9%
Italian	296	12.1%
English	89	3.6%
Arab	48	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	1.4%
Polish	20	0.8%
Irish	16	0.7%
Dutch	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49639

What city is ZIP code 49639 in?

ZIP code 49639 is primarily assigned to Hersey, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49639 in?

ZIP code 49639 falls within Osceola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49639 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49639 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 49639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49639?

The median home value in ZIP code 49639 is $121,800.

Does ZIP code 49639 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 49639 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49639 in?

ZIP code 49639 observes the EST timezone.