🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49340

Remus

ZIP Code 49340 is a standard zip code serving Remus, Remus, Michigan (MI), in Mecosta County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,912 with a median household income of $42,017. 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: Remus
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.603200
Longitude: -85.157400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 86.48 mi²
Water Area: 0.78 mi²
Population Density: 34.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.726787°N, 43.534725°S, -84.946404°E, -85.225629°W

With 2,912 residents spread across 86.48 square miles, this area has a population density of 34.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,912

Population

45th percentile

$42,017

Median Income

30th percentile

$98,400

Median Home Value

30th percentile

86.48 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49340 is $42,017, and the median home value is $98,400.

Housing

1,363

Total Units

1,114

Occupied Units

81.7%

Occupancy Rate

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South Haven

$41,297

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$43,831

48708

Bay City

$37,344

49130

Union

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