49089 ZIP Code — Sherwood, MI

Branch County, Michigan

ZIP code 49089 is located in Sherwood, Michigan, within Branch County. It covers approximately 37.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 49089

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 $134,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,393. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49089 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.

2,100

population

37.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sherwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49094 Union City (6.5 mi) 49040 Colon (6.5 mi) 49066 Leonidas (6.8 mi) 49011 Athens (7.1 mi) 49052 Fulton (9.1 mi) 49028 Bronson (9.8 mi) 49029 Burlington (10.5 mi) 49036 Coldwater (11.4 mi) 49051 East Leroy (11.8 mi) 49030 Burr Oak (12.3 mi) 49072 Mendon (13 mi) 49032 Centreville (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,100
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	37.79 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	42.0068
Longitude	-85.2193
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	47.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,100

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$58,393

Median household income

$24,652

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

692

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

129

20–24

25–34

111

35–44

135

149

45–54

181

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	589	28.0%
18 and over	1,511	72.0%
65 and over	403	19.2%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,999	94.5%
Two or more races	79	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.8%
Other race	14	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	47.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$58,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.7%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	61	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	152	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	126	17.8%
Households with children under 18	268	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	37.1%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	22.2%
Married	52.5%	49.5%
Separated	0.7%	1.2%
Widowed	1.3%	7.8%
Divorced	11.2%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 55.4%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	10.1%
Kindergarten	8	1.3%
Elementary school	290	46.7%
High school	220	35.4%
College / grad school	40	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	37.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	20.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,000	95.2%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,094	99.7%
Born in same state	2,081	99.1%
Born in different state	1,812	86.3%
Foreign born	13	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	447	21.3%
Italian	228	10.9%
Arab	195	9.3%
English	51	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	1.1%
Polish	13	0.6%
Irish	10	0.5%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49089

What city is ZIP code 49089 in?

ZIP code 49089 is primarily assigned to Sherwood, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49089 in?

ZIP code 49089 falls within Branch County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49089?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49089?

20% of residents in ZIP code 49089 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49089 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49089 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49089 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 49089 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49089 in?

ZIP code 49089 observes the EST timezone.