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Fremont, MI
City in Newaygo County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49412.
Population
4,568
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,268
ZIP codes
1
Fremont and its ZIP codes
Fremont at a glance
- Fremont is about 7.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,452, 21% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,700 (16% below Michigan) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Fremont, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fremont, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,452
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$194,700
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (812), Dutch Americans (672), Irish Americans (544).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newaygo County. PPP loans are for Fremont.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,614
11,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $7,169 per person
PPP loans
$18.9M
265 loans, 2,518 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fremont, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fremont, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
242
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fremont, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Fremont
1 in or overlapping Fremont. Population shown
Cities near Fremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewaygoCity | 8.3 mi | 3.8 |
| HesperiaVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| White CloudCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| GrantCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| CasnoviaVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| RavennaVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Kent CityVillage | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| WhitehallCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| New EraVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| MontagueCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| RothburyVillage | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| MuskegonCity | 22 mi | 14.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fremont, MI in?
- Fremont is in Newaygo County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Fremont, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fremont include 49412.
- What is the population of Fremont, MI?
- About 4,568 people live in Fremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fremont?
- Nearby places include Newaygo (8.3 mi), Hesperia (8.6 mi), White Cloud (11 mi), Grant (11 mi), Twin Lake (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023