49446 ZIP Code — New Era, MI

Oceana County, Michigan

ZIP code 49446 is located in New Era, Michigan, within Oceana County. It covers approximately 31.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49446

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 $164,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,273. 45% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49446 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,349
population
31.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49446 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49446

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City Status
New Era Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49455 Shelby (5.1 mi) 49452 Rothbury (6.3 mi) 49437 Montague (6.9 mi) 49436 Mears (10.6 mi) 49461 Whitehall (11.5 mi) 49420 Hart (13.8 mi) 49425 Holton (15.6 mi) 49449 Pentwater (17.2 mi) 49421 Hesperia (17.2 mi) 49457 Twin Lake (17.4 mi) 49445 Muskegon (18.2 mi) 49459 Walkerville (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,349
Population density 74 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 31.88 sq mi
Water area 0.76 sq mi
Latitude 43.5465
Longitude -86.3937
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 40.9% 49.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 34.7% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 14.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 5.9% 1.7% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,349
Population
74
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$67,273
Median household income
$27,531
Per capita income
$164,000
Median home value
$881
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,000
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
33
79
5–9
77
77
10–14
76
133
15–19
129
115
20–24
113
71
25–34
69
118
35–44
116
145
45–54
141
108
55–59
106
82
60–64
80
134
65–74
130
77
75–84
75
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1851622.0%
18 and over1,83378.0%
65 and over44719.0%
Median age43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%
Two or more races 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Other race 1.8%
Black or African American 1%
GroupCount%
White2,10583.5%
Two or more races1746.9%
Hispanic or Latino1716.8%
Other race461.8%
Black or African American241%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.9% 49.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 34.7% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 14.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 5.9% 1.7% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 11.5%
$50k–$75k 22.0%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k11.5%
$50k–$75k22.0%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k25.2%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$67,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%
$50k–$100k 15.5%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 26.7%
$200k–$300k 16.7%
$300k–$500k 11.2%
$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$164,000
Median rent / month$881
Owner occupied85.7%
Renter occupied14.3%
Vacant29.7%
Single-family detached83.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.8%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–200913.0%
1990–199918.4%
1980–198914.0%
1970–197918.3%
1960–19699.0%
1950–19594.5%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier16.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms22.6%
3 bedrooms48.3%
4 bedrooms21.0%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle22.4%
2 vehicles46.2%
3 or more29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas27.6%
Electricity5.6%
Propane / LP gas47.6%
Fuel oil6.4%
Wood7.3%
Solar0.1%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50664.7%
Cohabiting couple253.2%
Male householder, no spouse587.4%
Female householder, no spouse19324.7%
Households with children under 1820626.3%
Households with seniors (65+)29938.2%
Average household size2.96

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.2%31.3%
Married53.5%52.2%
Separated1.7%0.0%
Widowed1.0%9.9%
Divorced11.6%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.1%
HS graduate 32.8%
Some college, no degree 26.6%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.2%
Graduate / professional 9.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.6%
Bachelor's or higher20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool254.6%
Kindergarten478.7%
Elementary school20237.5%
High school23944.4%
College / grad school254.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.3%
Education & healthcare 17.5%
Agriculture & mining 13.9%
Construction 13.9%
Other services 8.6%
Retail trade 7.3%
Professional & management 5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Public administration 2.5%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.8%
Service19.6%
Sales & office12.5%
Natural resources & construction23.5%
Production & transportation23.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.6%
Government12.0%
Self-employed10.1%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.7%
Carpool16.5%
Public transit0.1%
Walk0.6%
Work from home3.9%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.8

Poverty

All people 16.0%
Under 18 years 35.5%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 6.7%
Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.4%
Retirement income32.1%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP13.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure34.6%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.9%
Binge drinking17.8%
No physical activity23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.8%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss14.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1558.5%
Disability%
Any disability12.3%
Under 180.4%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.4%
Public insurance48.8%
No insurance10.5%
Uninsured under 197.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,28297.1%
Spanish1034.5%
Other Indo-European984.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,14291.2%
Born in same state2,14091.1%
Born in different state1,78075.8%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen2078.8%
Not a US citizen2914.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English29112.4%
Arab23510%
French2028.6%
Italian1476.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish482%
German210.9%
Dutch20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.3%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49446

What city is ZIP code 49446 in?

ZIP code 49446 is primarily assigned to New Era, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49446 in?

ZIP code 49446 falls within Oceana County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49446 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49446 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49446?

16% of residents in ZIP code 49446 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49446?

The median home value in ZIP code 49446 is $164,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49446 in?

ZIP code 49446 observes the EST timezone.

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