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Mecosta County
Mecosta, MI
49332
49332 ZIP Code — Mecosta, MI
Mecosta County, Michigan
ZIP code 49332 is located in
Mecosta ,
Michigan ,
within Mecosta County .
It covers approximately 44.42 square miles and serves a population of
3,405 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49332
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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,372. 54% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49332 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,405
Population density
77 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
44.42 sq mi
Water area
3.64 sq mi
Latitude
43.6372
Longitude
-85.2451
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
53.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
29.5%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
14.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$58,372
Median household income
$152,400
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 660 19.4% 18 and over 2,745 80.6% 65 and over 932 27.4% Median age 53.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,217 93.6% Two or more races 155 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 31 0.9% Black or African American 25 0.7% Other race 6 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
53.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
29.5%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
14.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 14.2% $50k–$75k 20.9% $75k–$100k 20.4% $100k–$150k 13.0% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $58,372
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $152,400 Median rent / month $925 Owner occupied 91.9% Renter occupied 8.1% Vacant 39.2% Single-family detached 73.2% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 26.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 19.1% 1970–1979 13.1% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 9.9% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 8.5% 2 bedrooms 30.3% 3 bedrooms 45.1% 4 bedrooms 11.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 47.2% 3 or more 15.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 41.0% Electricity 8.1% Propane / LP gas 46.5% Fuel oil 1.8% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 705 46.4% Cohabiting couple 139 9.2% Male householder, no spouse 302 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 372 24.5% Households with children under 18 328 21.6% Households with seniors (65+) 666 43.9% Average household size 2.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.2% 13.1% Married 53.5% 56.0% Separated 0.4% 2.9% Widowed 3.0% 11.8% Divorced 19.9% 16.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 37 7.6% Kindergarten 44 9.1% Elementary school 260 53.7% High school 89 18.4% College / grad school 54 11.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Public administration
8.5%
Professional & management
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.0% Service 21.4% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 25.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.8% Government 18.6% Self-employed 5.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.1% Carpool 10.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 4.8% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 29.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
7.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.1% Retirement income 40.6% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 4.7% Food stamps / SNAP 11.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.7% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 39.5% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 36.1% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 66.3% Cholesterol screening 92.7% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 272 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.1% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 17.8% 65 and over 19.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.7% Public insurance 53.5% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,222 94.6% Spanish 5 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,397 99.8% Born in same state 3,336 98.0% Born in different state 2,808 82.5% Foreign born 61 1.8% Naturalized citizen 8 0.2% Not a US citizen 3 37.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 419 12.3% Italian 333 9.8% Arab 106 3.1% English 80 2.3%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 23 0.7% Polish 22 0.6% Irish 20 0.6% Norwegian 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.6% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49332
What city is ZIP code 49332 in?
ZIP code 49332 is primarily assigned to Mecosta, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49332 in?
ZIP code 49332 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49332 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 49332 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49332 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49332 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49332 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 49332 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49332?
The median home value in ZIP code 49332 is $152,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 49332 in?
ZIP code 49332 observes the EST timezone.
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