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Trufant, MI

Census-designated place in Montcalm County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49347.

Population

572

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

598

ZIP codes

1

Trufant and its ZIP codes

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Trufant at a glance

  • Trufant is about 3.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $93,750 a year, 29% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,600 (47% below Michigan).

Local data for Trufant, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Trufant, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$93,750

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$123,600

Homeownership

92.5%

Bachelor's or higher

8.6%

Median age

47.0

Average commute

33.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (210), Dutch Americans (121), Irish Americans (75).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montcalm County. PPP loans are for Trufant.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,167

16,387 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,449

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$433M

FY 2026, $6,504 per person

PPP loans

$530K

28 loans, 95 jobs reported

Montcalm County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Trufant, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.3%
  • Carpooled11.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.4%

Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Trufant, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

227

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 13°F

36.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Trufant, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

ZIP codes in Trufant

1 in or overlapping Trufant. Population shown

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Cities near Trufant

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PiersonVillage7.2 mi0.2
Howard CityVillage7.6 mi2.4
Sand LakeVillage8.5 mi0.7
LakeviewVillage9.5 mi1.5
GreenvilleCity11 mi6.3
Cedar SpringsCity12 mi2
MorleyVillage13 mi0.9
StantonCity14 mi2.1
McBrideVillage16 mi0.4
SheridanVillage16 mi1.1
BeldingCity16 mi4.7
RockfordCity17 mi3.2
EdmoreVillage17 mi1.5
StanwoodVillage19 mi0.2
Canadian LakesCensus-designated place19 mi10.3
CannonsburgCensus-designated place19 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Trufant, MI in?
Trufant is in Montcalm County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Trufant, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Trufant include 49347.
What is the population of Trufant, MI?
About 572 people live in Trufant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Trufant?
Nearby places include Pierson (7.2 mi), Howard City (7.6 mi), Sand Lake (8.5 mi), Lakeview (9.5 mi), Greenville (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023