49655 ZIP Code — Leroy, MI

Osceola County, Michigan

ZIP code 49655 is located in Leroy, Michigan, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 87.83 square miles and serves a population of 3,333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49655

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 $150,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,096. 41% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,333

population

87.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leroy	Acceptable
Leroy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49688 Tustin (7.4 mi) 49677 Reed City (9.5 mi) 49639 Hersey (11.1 mi) 49631 Evart (12.9 mi) 49656 Luther (13.2 mi) 49623 Chase (13.5 mi) 49665 Marion (16.9 mi) 49601 Cadillac (17.3 mi) 49679 Sears (17.4 mi) 49642 Idlewild (17.9 mi) 49338 Paris (19.8 mi) 49657 Mc Bain (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,333
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	87.83 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	44.0175
Longitude	-85.4449
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	48.1%	53.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,333

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$59,096

Median household income

$27,723

Per capita income

$150,800

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

1,847

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

104

117

5–9

106

10–14

166

15–19

151

20–24

217

25–34

196

197

35–44

178

235

45–54

213

100

55–59

110

60–64

100

228

65–74

206

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	798	23.9%
18 and over	2,535	76.1%
65 and over	640	19.2%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,190	94.2%
Two or more races	111	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.5%
Black or African American	32	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	53.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$59,096

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,800
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	39.0%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	63.6%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	737	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	93	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	165	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	195	16.4%
Households with children under 18	413	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	36.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	23.8%
Married	53.8%	57.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	7.5%
Divorced	11.7%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.0%
Kindergarten	13	1.8%
Elementary school	334	45.0%
High school	230	31.0%
College / grad school	143	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Retail trade 7.8%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Information 2.5%

Professional & management 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 34.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,115	93.5%
Spanish	83	2.7%
Other Indo-European	43	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,286	98.6%
Born in same state	3,284	98.5%
Born in different state	2,875	86.3%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.4%
Not a US citizen	42	89.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	368	11%
Italian	363	10.9%
Arab	186	5.6%
English	120	3.6%
German	46	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.6%
Dutch	18	0.5%
Norwegian	16	0.5%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49655

What city is ZIP code 49655 in?

ZIP code 49655 is primarily assigned to Leroy, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49655 in?

ZIP code 49655 falls within Osceola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49655 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49655 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49655 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 49655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49655?

The median home value in ZIP code 49655 is $150,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49655?

ZIP code 49655 has an estimated population of 3,333 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49655 in?

ZIP code 49655 observes the EST timezone.