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Branch County
Montgomery, MI
49255
49255 ZIP Code — Montgomery, MI
Branch County, Michigan
ZIP code 49255 is located in
Montgomery ,
Michigan ,
within Branch County .
It covers approximately 39.90 square miles and serves a population of
2,124 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 49255
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 $129,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% 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. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 49255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,124
Population density
53 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
39.90 sq mi
Water area
0.26 sq mi
Latitude
41.7926
Longitude
-84.9153
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.0%
47.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
36.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.4%
14.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$48,750
Median household income
$129,300
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 767 36.1% 18 and over 1,357 63.9% 65 and over 279 13.1% Median age 27.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,021 95% Two or more races 97 4.6% Asian 4 0.2% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.0%
47.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
36.3%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.4%
14.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 13.9% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 14.4% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $48,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $129,300 Median rent / month $1,000 Owner occupied 86.4% Renter occupied 13.6% Vacant 25.5% Single-family detached 86.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.8% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 12.3% 1970–1979 7.2% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 3.6% 1939 or earlier 35.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 27.6% 3 bedrooms 48.1% 4 bedrooms 15.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 18.3% 1 vehicle 26.6% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 16.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.3% Electricity 5.6% Propane / LP gas 39.8% Fuel oil 3.4% Wood 25.9% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 406 63.4% Cohabiting couple 43 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 64 10.0% Female householder, no spouse 127 19.8% Households with children under 18 239 37.3% Households with seniors (65+) 182 28.4% Average household size 3.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 24.8% Married 65.7% 57.4% Separated 0.1% 1.9% Widowed 2.2% 4.1% Divorced 9.8% 11.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.7% Bachelor's or higher 10.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 2.7% Kindergarten 41 9.2% Elementary school 288 64.3% High school 95 21.2% College / grad school 12 2.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Education & healthcare
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Professional & management
3.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.1% Service 9.0% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 21.3% Production & transportation 27.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.4% Government 5.8% Self-employed 21.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.2% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.1% Work from home 10.4% Other means 9.2% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
26.1%
Female-led households
7.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.8% Retirement income 21.4% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 4.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 18.7% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.6% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 18.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 71 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 11.0% Under 18 5.6% 18–64 years 8.6% 65 and over 35.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.8% Public insurance 36.9% No insurance 28.9% Uninsured under 19 40.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,877 88.4% Spanish 141 7.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 138 7.4% Other languages 3 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,118 99.7% Born in same state 2,096 98.7% Born in different state 1,580 74.4% Foreign born 22 1.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.3% Not a US citizen 1 16.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 237 11.2% French 180 8.5% Arab 98 4.6%
Ancestry Count % English 27 1.3% German 8 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.1% Internet access 69.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49255
What city is ZIP code 49255 in?
ZIP code 49255 is primarily assigned to Montgomery, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49255 in?
ZIP code 49255 falls within Branch County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49255 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 49255 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49255?
34% of residents in ZIP code 49255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49255?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 49255 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49255 in?
ZIP code 49255 observes the EST timezone.
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