49340 ZIP Code — Remus, MI

Mecosta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49340 is located in Remus, Michigan, within Mecosta County. It covers approximately 85.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49340

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 $150,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,664. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49340 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,382

population

85.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49340 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49340

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Remus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48893 Weidman (6.9 mi) 49332 Mecosta (7.9 mi) 49310 Blanchard (8.1 mi) 49305 Barryton (8.7 mi) 49342 Rodney (12.7 mi) 48858 Mount Pleasant (14.5 mi) 48632 Lake (14.7 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (15 mi) 48829 Edmore (15.5 mi) 48850 Lakeview (16 mi) 49346 Stanwood (16.1 mi) 48859 Mount Pleasant (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,382
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	85.40 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	43.6330
Longitude	-85.0872
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,382

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$48,664

Median household income

$29,063

Per capita income

$150,600

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,010

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

184

25–34

188

101

35–44

103

152

45–54

155

55–59

122

60–64

125

162

65–74

164

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	441	18.5%
18 and over	1,941	81.5%
65 and over	529	22.2%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,239	92.8%
Two or more races	101	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.3%
Asian	16	0.7%
Black or African American	12	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$48,664

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,600
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	39.6%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	7.9%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	502	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	84	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	202	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	243	23.6%
Households with children under 18	274	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	37.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	21.3%
Married	53.5%	52.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	8.4%	11.1%
Divorced	17.1%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	11.2%
Kindergarten	32	9.4%
Elementary school	136	40.1%
High school	96	28.3%
College / grad school	37	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,259	94.8%
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)	2,364	99.2%
Born in same state	2,351	98.7%
Born in different state	2,129	89.4%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	11	61.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	428	18%
Italian	223	9.4%
Arab	130	5.5%
German	65	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	1.6%
Polish	20	0.8%
Dutch	8	0.3%
Irish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49340

What city is ZIP code 49340 in?

ZIP code 49340 is primarily assigned to Remus, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49340 in?

ZIP code 49340 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49340 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49340 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 49340 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49340?

The median home value in ZIP code 49340 is $150,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49340?

ZIP code 49340 has an estimated population of 2,382 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49340 in?

ZIP code 49340 observes the EST timezone.