49665 ZIP Code — Marion, MI

Osceola County, Michigan

ZIP code 49665 is located in Marion, Michigan, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 156.31 square miles and serves a population of 4,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49665

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,610. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,108

population

156.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49657 Mc Bain (10.4 mi) 49632 Falmouth (13.1 mi) 49631 Evart (13.5 mi) 48625 Harrison (13.9 mi) 49679 Sears (14.5 mi) 49688 Tustin (16.5 mi) 49655 Leroy (16.9 mi) 48632 Lake (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,108
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	156.31 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	44.0838
Longitude	-85.1174
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	56.1%	53.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	31.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,108

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$49,610

Median household income

$25,890

Per capita income

$130,700

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,039

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

145

Under 5

138

139

5–9

133

135

10–14

128

15–19

20–24

241

25–34

229

228

35–44

218

281

45–54

268

144

55–59

138

181

60–64

173

266

65–74

253

117

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	940	22.9%
18 and over	3,168	77.1%
65 and over	805	19.6%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,937	94.4%
Two or more races	109	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	64	1.5%
Other race	33	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.5%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	53.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	31.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$49,610

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,700
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.8%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	24.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	858	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	161	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	352	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	269	16.4%
Households with children under 18	446	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	561	34.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	18.5%
Married	49.5%	57.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.4%
Widowed	2.9%	7.1%
Divorced	15.5%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	7.1%
Kindergarten	32	4.3%
Elementary school	454	60.5%
High school	170	22.6%
College / grad school	42	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Professional & management 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	265	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,825	93.1%
Spanish	76	2.0%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	71	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,099	99.8%
Born in same state	4,075	99.2%
Born in different state	3,560	86.7%
Foreign born	24	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	569	13.9%
English	469	11.4%
Italian	366	8.9%
Arab	215	5.2%
Polish	41	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	0.5%
Irish	13	0.3%
Dutch	10	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49665

What city is ZIP code 49665 in?

ZIP code 49665 is primarily assigned to Marion, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49665 in?

ZIP code 49665 falls within Osceola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49665 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49665 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49665?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49665?

19% of residents in ZIP code 49665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49665 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 49665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 49665 in?

ZIP code 49665 observes the EST timezone.