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ZIP Code 49449
Pentwater, MI, Oceana County
Population
2,587
Land area
41.7sq mi
People per sq mi
62
City
Pentwater
ZIP 49449 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49449 at a glance
- ZIP 49449 (Pentwater) is 65% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,917, 11% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,300 (33% above Michigan) and median rent is $665 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49449
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49449, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,917
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$307,300
Median rent
$665/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
59.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
68
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
190
$8.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.2M
79 loans
Campaign donations
$16.7K
67% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49449, 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
79° / 17°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49449, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49449?
- ZIP code 49449 is in Pentwater, MI (Oceana County).
- What county is ZIP code 49449 in?
- ZIP code 49449 is mostly in Oceana County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49449?
- About 2,587 people live in the 49449 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.