ZIP Code 49329 - Howard City Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49329 is located in Howard City Michigan. Portions of 49329 are also in Reynolds Township and Winfield Township and Croton Township and Ensley Township and Pierson Township and Maple Valley Township (Montcalm County). 49329 is primarily within Montcalm County, with some portions in Newaygo County. Regionally, 49329 is located in the Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area.
ZIP Code 49329 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Howard City |
| Primary County | Montcalm County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 9,056 |
| Area Code(s) | 231 / 616 / 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49329 Map
49329 Demographics
49329 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 49329 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49329 is White. The current unemployment level in 49329 is 5.1%.
| Population | 9,056 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 117 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,147 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,857 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $335,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.08% |
49329 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,378 | 95.29% |
| Black | 126 | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49329 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,298 | 93.25% |
| Black | 13 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49329 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 580 | 12.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 481 | 10.1% |
| High School Diploma | 1,881 | 39.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 200 | 4.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 347 | 7.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 589 | 12.36% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 10.41% |
| Masters Degree | 118 | 2.48% |
| Professional Degree | 33 | 0.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 39 | 0.82% |
49329 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.40728378, -85.48214722 |
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| Region | Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 77 Square Miles |
49329 Schools
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49329 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50af - Cadillac Hummocky Moraines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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