49454 ZIP Code — Scottville, MI

Mason County, Michigan

ZIP code 49454 is located in Scottville, Michigan, within Mason County. It covers approximately 72.70 square miles and serves a population of 4,783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49454

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,000. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,783

population

72.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49405 Custer (5.1 mi) 49431 Ludington (5.8 mi) 49410 Fountain (8.7 mi) 49449 Pentwater (10.9 mi) 49411 Free Soil (11.6 mi) 49402 Branch (12.3 mi) 49420 Hart (14.4 mi) 49459 Walkerville (17.2 mi) 49436 Mears (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,783
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	72.70 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	43.9379
Longitude	-86.2856
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	50.7%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,783

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$56,000

Median household income

$32,042

Per capita income

$152,900

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,670

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

131

156

5–9

165

146

10–14

155

156

15–19

164

158

20–24

166

327

25–34

345

276

35–44

292

313

45–54

330

130

55–59

137

177

60–64

187

233

65–74

247

110

75–84

116

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,074	22.5%
18 and over	3,709	77.5%
65 and over	748	15.6%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,489	90.5%
Two or more races	231	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	175	3.5%
Other race	40	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.3%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	49.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	34.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$56,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,900
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.6%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	11.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	847	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	130	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	346	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	491	27.1%
Households with children under 18	592	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	553	30.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	28.8%
Married	46.8%	45.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.5%
Widowed	1.9%	11.4%
Divorced	16.3%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	2.3%
Kindergarten	51	5.0%
Elementary school	508	50.2%
High school	286	28.3%
College / grad school	144	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	262	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,528	94.7%
Spanish	103	2.3%
Other Indo-European	83	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.3%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,634	96.9%
Born in same state	4,607	96.3%
Born in different state	3,924	82.0%
Foreign born	27	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	149	3.1%
Not a US citizen	66	44.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	404	8.4%
Italian	376	7.9%
English	149	3.1%
Arab	140	2.9%
Dutch	137	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	58	1.2%
German	46	1%
Polish	41	0.9%
Irish	24	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49454

What city is ZIP code 49454 in?

ZIP code 49454 is primarily assigned to Scottville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49454 in?

ZIP code 49454 falls within Mason County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49454?

16% of residents in ZIP code 49454 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49454?

The median home value in ZIP code 49454 is $152,900.

Does ZIP code 49454 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 49454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49454?

ZIP code 49454 has an estimated population of 4,783 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49454 in?

ZIP code 49454 observes the EST timezone.