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ZIP Code 49436
Mears, MI, Oceana County
Population
1,644
Land area
31.9sq mi
People per sq mi
52
City
Mears
ZIP 49436 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49436 at a glance
- ZIP 49436 (Mears) is 71% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,279, 8% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,000 (10% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,013 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49436
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49436, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,279
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$255,000
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,013/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
27.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
52
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
152
$10.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.1M
58 loans
Campaign donations
$2,630
31% D, 26% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49436, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
230
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49436, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49436?
- ZIP code 49436 is in Mears, MI (Oceana County).
- What county is ZIP code 49436 in?
- ZIP code 49436 is mostly in Oceana County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49436?
- About 1,644 people live in the 49436 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.