🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49307

Big Rapids

ZIP Code 49307 is a standard zip code serving Big Rapids, Big Rapids, Michigan (MI), in Mecosta County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,112 with a median household income of $36,331. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Mecosta
City: Big Rapids
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.689700
Longitude: -85.479700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 135.42 mi²
Water Area: 3.80 mi²
Population Density: 149.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.802082°N, 43.605703°S, -85.323601°E, -85.681288°W

With 20,112 residents spread across 135.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 149.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,112

Population

80th percentile

$36,331

Median Income

20th percentile

$121,300

Median Home Value

45th percentile

135.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49307 is $36,331, and the median home value is $121,300. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

7,781

Total Units

7,013

Occupied Units

90.1%

Occupancy Rate

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