49329 ZIP Code — Howard City, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 49329 is located in Howard City, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 78.65 square miles and serves a population of 9,056 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49329

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 $166,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,083. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49329 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,056

population

78.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49329

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howard City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49339 Pierson (4.7 mi) 49343 Sand Lake (7.1 mi) 49336 Morley (7.2 mi) 49322 Coral (9 mi) 49347 Trufant (9.2 mi) 49337 Newaygo (10.1 mi) 48850 Lakeview (11.8 mi) 49319 Cedar Springs (11.9 mi) 49326 Gowen (13.8 mi) 49346 Stanwood (14 mi) 49330 Kent City (16.4 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,056
Population density	115 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	78.65 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	43.4028
Longitude	-85.5027
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	39.2%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,056

Population

115

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$69,083

Median household income

$31,161

Per capita income

$166,800

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

3,308

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

275

Under 5

227

258

5–9

213

318

10–14

263

385

15–19

319

314

20–24

259

765

25–34

633

718

35–44

594

759

45–54

628

355

55–59

294

328

60–64

272

322

65–74

266

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,962	21.7%
18 and over	7,094	78.3%
65 and over	879	9.7%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,261	90%
Black or African American	484	5.3%
Two or more races	284	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	118	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.2%
Asian	7	0.1%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$69,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,800
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	33.1%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,862	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	213	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	685	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	508	15.5%
Households with children under 18	940	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	637	19.5%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	28.7%
Married	47.7%	53.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%
Widowed	1.3%	6.0%
Divorced	10.8%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	3.4%
Kindergarten	130	7.0%
Elementary school	825	44.6%
High school	486	26.3%
College / grad school	345	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Professional & management 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.8%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	393	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,554	94.5%
Spanish	25	0.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,757	96.7%
Born in same state	8,722	96.3%
Born in different state	8,055	88.9%
Foreign born	35	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	299	3.3%
Not a US citizen	98	32.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	849	9.4%
French	849	9.4%
English	655	7.2%
Arab	463	5.1%
German	118	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	66	0.7%
Dutch	55	0.6%
Norwegian	38	0.4%
Irish	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49329

What city is ZIP code 49329 in?

ZIP code 49329 is primarily assigned to Howard City, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49329 in?

ZIP code 49329 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49329 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49329 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49329?

The median home value in ZIP code 49329 is $166,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49329?

ZIP code 49329 has an estimated population of 9,056 residents, with a density of 115 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49329?

The median household income in ZIP code 49329 is $69,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49329 in?

ZIP code 49329 observes the EST timezone.