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Oceana County
Rothbury, MI
49452
49452 ZIP Code — Rothbury, MI
Oceana County, Michigan
ZIP code 49452 is located in
Rothbury ,
Michigan ,
within Oceana County .
It covers approximately 44.92 square miles and serves a population of
2,231 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49452
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 $111,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,536. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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 49452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,231
Population density
50 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
44.92 sq mi
Water area
0.40 sq mi
Latitude
43.5129
Longitude
-86.2770
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
49.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
34.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
15.2%
14.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.7%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$55,536
Median household income
$111,400
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 629 28.2% 18 and over 1,602 71.8% 65 and over 317 14.2% Median age 38.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,043 89.7% Two or more races 145 6.4% Hispanic or Latino 46 2% American Indian / Alaska Native 22 1% Other race 17 0.7% Black or African American 2 0.1% Asian 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
49.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
34.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
15.2%
14.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.7%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 14.3% $25k–$35k 6.2% $35k–$50k 18.7% $50k–$75k 15.4% $75k–$100k 17.6% $100k–$150k 16.6% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $55,536
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $111,400 Median rent / month $749 Owner occupied 91.1% Renter occupied 8.9% Vacant 15.7% Single-family detached 70.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 20.1% 1990–1999 21.0% 1980–1989 11.0% 1970–1979 17.7% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 3.6% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 3.6% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 53.0% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 24.9% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 30.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.5% Electricity 9.7% Propane / LP gas 44.9% Fuel oil 1.4% Wood 10.9% Solar 0.6% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 359 46.6% Cohabiting couple 103 13.4% Male householder, no spouse 154 20.0% Female householder, no spouse 155 20.1% Households with children under 18 300 38.9% Households with seniors (65+) 208 27.0% Average household size 2.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.4% 23.5% Married 46.2% 48.0% Separated 0.4% 7.7% Widowed 3.8% 9.3% Divorced 19.3% 11.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 49 9.2% Kindergarten 39 7.3% Elementary school 296 55.4% High school 125 23.4% College / grad school 25 4.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Public administration
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Professional & management
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.8% Service 22.4% Sales & office 14.1% Natural resources & construction 14.1% Production & transportation 27.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 17.0% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.8% Carpool 12.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 8.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.3% Retirement income 19.7% Supplemental Security 9.3% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 21.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.8% High blood pressure 31.8% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 23.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.6% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 150 9.4%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 17.3% 65 and over 39.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.8% Public insurance 50.7% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 4.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,079 93.2% Spanish 38 1.8% Other Indo-European 38 1.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,207 98.9% Born in same state 2,205 98.8% Born in different state 1,889 84.7% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 24 1.1% Not a US citizen 12 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 241 10.8% Italian 218 9.8% English 215 9.6% Polish 55 2.5% German 39 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 38 1.7% Irish 16 0.7% Norwegian 15 0.7% Dutch 9 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 94.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49452
What city is ZIP code 49452 in?
ZIP code 49452 is primarily assigned to Rothbury, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49452 in?
ZIP code 49452 falls within Oceana County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49452 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49452 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49452?
21% of residents in ZIP code 49452 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49452?
The median home value in ZIP code 49452 is $111,400.
Does ZIP code 49452 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 49452 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49452 in?
ZIP code 49452 observes the EST timezone.
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