Mecosta County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
40,031
population (2021)
-6.5%
pop change since 2010
26107
FIPS code
Mecosta County ZIP code map
About Mecosta County
Mecosta County is located in Michigan and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 40,031 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.5% from 42,798 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mecosta County is 26107.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 40,031 |
| 2010 population | 42,798 |
| Change | -6.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26107 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mecosta County
ZIP codes for Mecosta County, MI (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49305 | Barryton | Mecosta | View map |
| 49307 | Big Rapids | Mecosta | View map |
| 49320 | Chippewa Lake | Mecosta | View map |
| 49332 | Mecosta | Mecosta | View map |
| 49336 | Morley | Mecosta | View map |
| 49338 | Paris | Mecosta | View map |
| 49340 | Remus | Mecosta | View map |
| 49342 | Rodney | Mecosta | View map |
| 49346 | Stanwood | Mecosta | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,791
Population
40.6
Median age
$53,269
Median household income
$27,993
Per capita income
$142,763
Median home value
$853
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
16,102
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
972
Under 5
964
1,044
5–9
1,036
1,009
10–14
1,001
1,438
15–19
1,427
2,131
20–24
2,115
2,118
25–34
2,103
1,934
35–44
1,919
2,118
45–54
2,102
1,410
55–59
1,399
1,388
60–64
1,377
2,420
65–74
2,402
1,096
75–84
1,088
391
85+
389
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,440 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 31,351 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,786 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,426 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,495 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,005 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 699 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 401 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 274 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 190 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $53,269 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
22.6%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$300k–$500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,763 |
| Median rent / month | $853 |
| Owner occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 23.1% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 22.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.6% |
| Electricity | 6.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.4% |
| Fuel oil | 3.6% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,186 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,365 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,130 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,859 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,779 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,397 | 37.5% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 23.0% |
| Married | 51.7% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
39.0%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 375 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 423 | 8.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,124 | 43.5% |
| High school | 1,465 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 5,081 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Retail trade
11.6%
Construction
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
20.4%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
34.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.3% |
| Retirement income | 35.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,554 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.7% |
| Public insurance | 48.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,855 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 400 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 138 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 193 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 69 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,218 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 37,934 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 32,443 | 85.0% |
| Foreign born | 284 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 573 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 339 | 70.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,722 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 4,377 | 11.3% |
| English | 2,000 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 1,796 | 4.6% |
| German | 402 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 279 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 260 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 204 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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