49679 ZIP Code — Sears, MI

Osceola County, Michigan

ZIP code 49679 is located in Sears, Michigan, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 55.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49679

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,089. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49679 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,351
population
55.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49679 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49679

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City Status
Sears Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49631 Evart (4.5 mi) 48632 Lake (7.5 mi) 49305 Barryton (8.6 mi) 49639 Hersey (12.7 mi) 48622 Farwell (14.3 mi) 49665 Marion (14.5 mi) 49342 Rodney (15 mi) 48893 Weidman (16.3 mi) 49332 Mecosta (17.1 mi) 49340 Remus (17.2 mi) 49655 Leroy (17.4 mi) 49677 Reed City (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,351
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 55.73 sq mi
Water area 1.13 sq mi
Latitude 43.8765
Longitude -85.1559
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 52.8% 53.2% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 26.8% 31.6% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 19.5% 13.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.3% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,351
Population
24
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$65,089
Median household income
$29,253
Per capita income
$164,100
Median home value
$1,021
Median monthly rent
93.4%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
961
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
37
38
5–9
32
52
10–14
42
67
15–19
55
20
20–24
16
108
25–34
88
48
35–44
39
66
45–54
54
46
55–59
37
89
60–64
74
92
65–74
75
57
75–84
47
14
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835326.1%
18 and over99873.9%
65 and over29722.0%
Median age42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%
Two or more races 5.2%
Black or African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,22989.5%
Two or more races725.2%
Black or African American473.4%
Hispanic or Latino221.6%
Other race30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.8% 53.2% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 26.8% 31.6% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 19.5% 13.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.3% 5.7%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k15.7%
$100k–$150k13.3%
$150k–$200k9.5%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$65,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%
$50k–$100k 20.5%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 19.4%
$200k–$300k 26.3%
$300k–$500k 6.7%
$500k–$1M 3.2%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$164,100
Median rent / month$1,021
Owner occupied93.4%
Renter occupied6.6%
Vacant50.0%
Single-family detached76.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.8%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200911.9%
1990–199921.1%
1980–198912.6%
1970–197922.7%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19597.5%
1940–19491.9%
1939 or earlier9.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.9%
1 bedroom11.2%
2 bedrooms33.9%
3 bedrooms38.9%
4 bedrooms9.0%
5+ bedrooms2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.3%
1 vehicle23.7%
2 vehicles48.5%
3 or more18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.5%
Electricity7.2%
Propane / LP gas55.3%
Fuel oil1.6%
Wood25.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30761.8%
Cohabiting couple5711.5%
Male householder, no spouse7414.9%
Female householder, no spouse5911.9%
Households with children under 1814930.0%
Households with seniors (65+)17936.0%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.1%17.4%
Married52.3%59.3%
Separated0.2%2.6%
Widowed5.0%10.9%
Divorced12.4%9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 10.9%
HS graduate 32.5%
Some college, no degree 29.0%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.9%
Bachelor's or higher15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool72.3%
Kindergarten82.6%
Elementary school15951.5%
High school11737.9%
College / grad school185.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.2%
Education & healthcare 19.9%
Finance & real estate 10.2%
Retail trade 9.7%
Construction 6.7%
Professional & management 6.3%
Wholesale trade 5.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.1%
Service11.1%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation27.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.1%
Government4.6%
Self-employed9.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.7%
Carpool13.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.0%
Work from home3.7%
Other means5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 12.5%
Under 18 years 5.6%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 6.2%
Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.6%
Retirement income41.6%
Supplemental Security8.2%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP11.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.5%
High blood pressure40.1%
High cholesterol38.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis35.0%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.1%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health18.1%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist65.3%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans727.2%
Disability%
Any disability19.4%
Under 189.3%
18–64 years16.3%
65 and over36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.3%
Public insurance44.3%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 1926.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26893.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,35099.9%
Born in same state1,34799.7%
Born in different state1,13984.3%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1148.4%
Italian1138.4%
French886.5%
English231.7%
AncestryCount%
German90.7%
Dutch80.6%
Irish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.8%
Internet access87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49679

What city is ZIP code 49679 in?

ZIP code 49679 is primarily assigned to Sears, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49679 in?

ZIP code 49679 falls within Osceola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49679 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49679 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49679?

The median home value in ZIP code 49679 is $164,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 49679?

ZIP code 49679 has an estimated population of 1,351 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49679 in?

ZIP code 49679 observes the EST timezone.

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