49307 ZIP Code
Big Rapids, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49307 |
| City/Town: | Big Rapids |
| County: | Mecosta |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,169 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,573 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,254 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,912 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,900 |
| Land Area: | 134.5 sq miles
348.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6977, -85.4830 |
Population Information (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,169 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,985 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,184 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 728 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 882 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 914 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,840 | 10.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,604 | 19.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,802 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,031 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,833 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 996 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 967 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,623 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 683 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 266 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $835 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,912 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,810 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,102 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,282 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,528 | 37.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,201 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 112 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 411 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,345 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,928 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,106 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,106 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,193 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49307 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,573 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,879 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,298 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,254 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,074 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,549 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 519 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,342 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,894 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,375 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 255 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,038 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 776 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 176 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 328 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 55 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 796 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 292 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 523 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 382 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 95 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49307 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 431 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 550 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 622 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 851 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 926 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,053 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 801 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,040 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 239 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 297 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49307 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,374 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 603 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 61 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 679 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 475 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49307 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 509 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,040 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 71 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,049 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 320 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 358 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 501 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,790 | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 984 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 501 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 272 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,943 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,700 | 69.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,863 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 967 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49307 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,020 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,059 | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,780 | 26.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 476 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 342 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 967 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49307 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,886 | 61.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 161 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 463 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 467 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 403 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 456 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 264 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 812 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49307 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 543 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 821 | 10.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,228 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 942 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,344 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 835 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 715 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 300 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,172 | 14.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49307 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 277 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 693 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,925 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,886 | 36.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,723 | 21.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 408 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49307 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,261 | 62.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,152 | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 875 | 12.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 98 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 305 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 102 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49307 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 532 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,237 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,531 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,510 | 22.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49307 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 325 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 620 | 14.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 858 | 20.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 971 | 22.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 868 | 20.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 543 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 80 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49307 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,268 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $455 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $835 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,810 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,718 | 39.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 975 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,525 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,960 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,772 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,815 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49307 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,901 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,097 | 51.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,783 | 35.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 170 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 823 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,101 | 39.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49307 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,932 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 142 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,433 | 20.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 672 | 9.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,580 | 66.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,049 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 989 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,910 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,808 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 199 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,691 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 918 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49307 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,288 | 73.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,716 | 26.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,656 | 35.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,040 | 64.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 511 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49307 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,840 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 329 | 230.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 329 | 230.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 329 | 230.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 50 | 35.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 20.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 39 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 21.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49307 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,441 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,938 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 503 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 211 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 113 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 177 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49307 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,810 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,534 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Big Rapids, MI49307