49339 ZIP Code — Pierson, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 49339 is located in Pierson, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 29.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49339

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 $203,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,409. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49339 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,234

population

29.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pierson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49343 Sand Lake (3 mi) 49329 Howard City (4.7 mi) 49347 Trufant (6.4 mi) 49322 Coral (7.4 mi) 49319 Cedar Springs (7.6 mi) 49326 Gowen (9.8 mi) 49336 Morley (11.2 mi) 48850 Lakeview (12.6 mi) 49337 Newaygo (12.9 mi) 48838 Greenville (13.7 mi) 49341 Rockford (14.7 mi) 49330 Kent City (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,234
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	29.92 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	43.3378
Longitude	-85.4780
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	42.0%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,234

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$73,409

Median household income

$37,615

Per capita income

$203,500

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

956

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

106

207

35–44

192

120

45–54

111

114

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	486	21.8%
18 and over	1,748	78.2%
65 and over	319	14.3%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Two or more races 12%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,950	82.2%
Two or more races	284	12%
Hispanic or Latino	139	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$73,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,500
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	59.1%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	20.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	604	77.4%
Cohabiting couple	56	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	81	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	39	5.0%
Households with children under 18	251	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	28.2%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	22.0%
Married	68.6%	65.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	3.8%
Divorced	7.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 26.9%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.1%
Kindergarten	40	7.6%
Elementary school	228	43.5%
High school	113	21.6%
College / grad school	111	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Construction 23.4%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Professional & management 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 1.9%

Retail trade 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	3.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	24.4%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,152	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,234	100.0%
Born in same state	2,230	99.8%
Born in different state	2,024	90.6%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	352	15.8%
English	278	12.4%
Italian	268	12%
Arab	131	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	39	1.7%
Polish	15	0.7%
German	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49339

What city is ZIP code 49339 in?

ZIP code 49339 is primarily assigned to Pierson, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49339 in?

ZIP code 49339 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49339 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49339 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 49339?

ZIP code 49339 has an estimated population of 2,234 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49339?

The median home value in ZIP code 49339 is $203,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49339?

The median household income in ZIP code 49339 is $73,409, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49339 in?

ZIP code 49339 observes the EST timezone.