49342 ZIP Code — Rodney, MI

Mecosta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49342 is located in Rodney, Michigan, within Mecosta County. It covers approximately 39.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49342

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 $117,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,150. 42% 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 28 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49342 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,508

population

39.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rodney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49332 Mecosta (5.7 mi) 49346 Stanwood (8.2 mi) 49307 Big Rapids (9.4 mi) 49305 Barryton (9.9 mi) 49639 Hersey (11.9 mi) 49340 Remus (12.7 mi) 49338 Paris (14.8 mi) 49336 Morley (14.9 mi) 49679 Sears (15 mi) 49631 Evart (15.3 mi) 49677 Reed City (16 mi) 48850 Lakeview (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,508
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	39.55 sq mi
Water area	1.25 sq mi
Latitude	43.6965
Longitude	-85.3252
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,508

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$48,150

Median household income

$28,756

Per capita income

$117,400

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

750

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	320	21.2%
18 and over	1,188	78.8%
65 and over	304	20.2%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,470	97.5%
Two or more races	20	1.3%
Asian	11	0.7%
Black or African American	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$48,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 34.2%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,400
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	41.5%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	62.0%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	57	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	124	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	183	27.6%
Households with children under 18	154	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	38.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	16.5%
Married	51.7%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	9.4%	12.7%
Divorced	14.8%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	6.3%
Kindergarten	29	11.4%
Elementary school	136	53.5%
High school	25	9.8%
College / grad school	48	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Public administration 3.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,387	92.0%
Spanish	22	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,497	99.3%
Born in same state	1,497	99.3%
Born in different state	1,288	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.7%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	235	15.6%
French	224	14.9%
Arab	88	5.8%
English	63	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	1.5%
Irish	15	1%
Dutch	8	0.5%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49342

What city is ZIP code 49342 in?

ZIP code 49342 is primarily assigned to Rodney, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49342 in?

ZIP code 49342 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49342 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49342?

The median home value in ZIP code 49342 is $117,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 49342?

ZIP code 49342 has an estimated population of 1,508 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49342?

The median household income in ZIP code 49342 is $48,150, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49342 in?

ZIP code 49342 observes the EST timezone.