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ZIP Code 49274 - Reading Michigan

Overview

ZIP Code 49274 is located in Reading Michigan. Portions of 49274 are also in Reading Township and Camden Township and Woodbridge Township and Cambria Township and Algansee Township and Allen Township. 49274 is primarily within Hillsdale County, with some portions in Branch County. Regionally, 49274 is located in the Lansing Area.

ZIP Code 49274 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameReading
Primary CountyHillsdale County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)3,727
Area Code(s)517
Current Time
EDT

ZIP Code 49274 Map

Map of ZIP Code 49274 in Reading, MI — click to open interactive map

49274 Demographics

49274 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49274 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49274 is White. The current unemployment level in 49274 is 5.1%.

Population3,727
Population Growth Rate0%
Population Density67 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,360
Percentage High Income Households1.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$50,735
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$347,330
Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026)5.1%
Sales Tax Rate (2025)6%
Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 97.82%
Public School Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 96.37%

49274 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White3,77497.82%
Black190.49%
Hispanic511.32%
Asian140.36%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49274 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White66498.08%
Black60.89%
Hispanic50.74%
Asian00%
Native American20.3%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49274 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education LevelTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College24211.65%
Bachelor Degree1627.8%
High School Diploma89443.04%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate1467.03%
1 or More Years of College37518.05%
Associates Degree1467.03%
Masters Degree643.08%
Professional Degree411.97%
Doctorate Degree70.34%

49274 Geography

Coordinates41.83552551, -84.75945282
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 49274
RegionsLansing Area
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasHillsdale, MI
Coldwater, MI
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area56 Square Miles

49274 Schools

49274 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion56h - Interlobate Dead Ice Moraines
49274 Annual Climate Data
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)13162535465660575039302037
Avg Max Temp (°F)29334457697882807361473457
Avg Precip (In.)1.971.792.673.353.743.933.613.73.452.712.972.6236.52

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