49346 ZIP Code — Stanwood, MI

Mecosta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49346 is located in Stanwood, Michigan, within Mecosta County. It covers approximately 64.54 square miles and serves a population of 4,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49346

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,948. 57% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49346 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,984

population

64.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanwood	Acceptable
Stanwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49336 Morley (6.8 mi) 49342 Rodney (8.2 mi) 49332 Mecosta (8.5 mi) 49307 Big Rapids (9.5 mi) 48850 Lakeview (12 mi) 49329 Howard City (14 mi) 49338 Paris (15.3 mi) 49340 Remus (16.1 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (16.4 mi) 49322 Coral (16.5 mi) 49305 Barryton (17 mi) 49310 Blanchard (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,984
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	64.54 sq mi
Water area	3.26 sq mi
Latitude	43.5927
Longitude	-85.4035
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	38.8%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,984

Population

People per sq mi

55.5

Median age

$67,948

Median household income

$33,277

Per capita income

$209,300

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,977

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

128

133

5–9

132

106

10–14

105

129

15–19

127

20–24

243

25–34

241

189

35–44

188

235

45–54

233

252

55–59

249

185

60–64

183

486

65–74

482

251

75–84

248

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	934	18.7%
18 and over	4,050	81.3%
65 and over	1,656	33.2%
Median age	55.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,801	94.1%
Two or more races	147	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	118	2.3%
Other race	18	0.4%
Black or African American	15	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$67,948

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,300
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.1%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,292	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	103	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	307	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	447	20.8%
Households with children under 18	384	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,078	50.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	17.9%
Married	63.4%	61.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.3%
Widowed	4.5%	13.0%
Divorced	12.2%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	4.3%
Kindergarten	71	8.4%
Elementary school	368	43.7%
High school	226	26.8%
College / grad school	141	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Construction 15.4%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Retail trade 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	50.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	504	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	20.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,727	94.8%
Spanish	42	0.9%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,933	99.0%
Born in same state	4,913	98.6%
Born in different state	4,102	82.3%
Foreign born	20	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	51	1.0%
Not a US citizen	34	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	804	16.1%
Italian	603	12.1%
English	435	8.7%
Arab	174	3.5%
German	106	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	45	0.9%
Dutch	37	0.7%
Polish	34	0.7%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49346

What city is ZIP code 49346 in?

ZIP code 49346 is primarily assigned to Stanwood, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49346 in?

ZIP code 49346 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49346 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 49346 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49346 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 49346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49346 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49346 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49346 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49346 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49346 in?

ZIP code 49346 observes the EST timezone.