Zip code 49679: Sears, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49679?

49679 is assigned to Sears, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49679 in?

49679 is mostly in Osceola County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 49679?

About 1,375 people live in 49679, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49679?

The median household income in 49679 is $62,120.

Q: What zip codes are near 49679?

The closest zip codes to 49679 are 49631, 48632, 49305, 49320, 48633.

Residential delivery areaOsceola CountyEastern Time

Population

1,375

Median household income

$62K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$181K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,038/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

56 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49679

49679 is a rural zip code in Sears, Michigan (Osceola County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 1,375 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,120 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $180,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,038 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.2 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and sales. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 49679 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy44%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%118th of 958 in MI
Homeownership rate91.4%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%215th of 958 in MI
Self-employed workers19.1%
97th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%57th of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate15.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%29th of 961 in MI
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%288th of 962 in MI
Median age46.1
89th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2348th of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters58.8%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%167th of 931 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.468
75th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465143rd of 958 in MI
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%384th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate13.5%
63rd
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%330th of 959 in MI
Average commute26.2 min
51st
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min415th of 941 in MI
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%346th of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$46,923
46th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178360th of 960 in MI
Per capita income$34,846
34th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735543rd of 962 in MI
Median household income$62,120
24th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875627th of 952 in MI
Median gross rent$1,038
24th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129338th of 851 in MI
Median home value$180,600
17th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600521st of 946 in MI
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%616th of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%756th of 961 in MI
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%812th of 961 in MI
Diversity index14.9
8th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3669th of 962 in MI
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%860th of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers5.2%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%863rd of 961 in MI
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi814th of 962 in MI
Population1,375
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761763rd of 962 in MI
Broadband access74.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%928th of 958 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%882nd of 962 in MI
Government workers4.2%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%933rd of 961 in MI

Measure	49679	Osceola	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Housing vacancy	44%	26%	11.8%	10.1%	99th	118th of 958
Homeownership rateStrength	91.4%	83.7%	73.2%	65.2%	97th	215th of 958
Self-employed workers	19.1%	10.4%	8.6%	10%	97th	57th of 961
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.7%	9.3%	4.9%	8.4%	90th	29th of 961
Residents 65 and older	24%	22%	18.6%	17.2%	90th	288th of 962
Median age	46.1	43.9	40.2	38.9	89th	348th of 962
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	58.8%	42.7%	50.4%	51.1%	80th	167th of 931
Income inequality (Gini)	0.468	0.430	0.465	0.483	75th	143rd of 958
Veterans	7.4%	10.2%	5.8%	6.2%	71st	384th of 962
Poverty rate	13.5%	15.8%	13.2%	12.5%	63rd	330th of 959
Average commute	26.2 min	25.8 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	51st	415th of 941
Residents under 18	22.1%	22.3%	21.2%	22%	50th	346th of 962
Median earnings per worker	$46,923	$41,181	$47,178	$49,666	46th	360th of 960
Per capita income	$34,846	$30,791	$40,735	$44,673	34th	543rd of 962
Median household income	$62,120	$58,267	$72,875	$80,734	24th	627th of 952
Median gross rent	$1,038	$807	$1,129	$1,413	24th	338th of 851
Median home value	$180,600	$155,400	$231,600	$332,700	17th	521st of 946
Tech workers	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	3.8%	17th	616th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.1%	16.6%	32.4%	35.7%	10th	756th of 961
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	6.4%	5.7%	5.2%	8th	812th of 961
Diversity index	14.9	15.9	45.3	61.4	8th	669th of 962
Work from home	4.8%	6.2%	13.5%	15.1%	7th	860th of 961
Healthcare workers	5.2%	9.6%	10.1%	9.7%	4th	863rd of 961
Population density	25/sq mi	41/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	814th of 962
Population	1,375	23,227	10,077,761	334,922,499	2nd	763rd of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	74.7%	82%	90.5%	91%	2nd	928th of 958
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	0.9%	7.2%	14.1%	2nd	882nd of 962
Government workers	4.2%	14.8%	11.6%	14.5%	1st	933rd of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

12%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

46.1

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

14.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 573
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 59.5%
Living alone: 27.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49679

$62,120

Osceola Co.

$58,267

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,846

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.468

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49679

$180,600

Osceola Co.

$155,400

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49679

$1,038

Osceola Co.

$807

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,024
Owner-occupied: 91.4%
Vacant: 44%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.6%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

27%

20–29

21%

30–44

20%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

26.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

19%

Management

18%

Sales

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Office and admin

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Education

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Food service

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Wholesale

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Education

Public administration

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Median earnings per worker

$46,923

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49679	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$80,141	$74,888
Service	$35,104	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,958	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,111	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

38%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 74.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 15.9%
No internet access: 19.7%
Without health insurance: 15.7%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Sears
State: Michigan
County: Osceola County
Center point: 43.8784° N, 85.1589° W
Land area: 56 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

49679 spans 2 counties

Osceola County87% of land
Mecosta County13% of land

Zip codes near 49679

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49631	Evart, MI	5.7 mi	5,765	$47,174	$132,300
48632	Lake, MI	7 mi	5,268	$57,036	$146,400
49305	Barryton, MI	8.7 mi	2,378	$51,875	$148,100
49320	Chippewa Lake, MI	11 mi	157	$63,929	$128,100
48633	Lake George, MI	12 mi	95	$48,261	$164,300
49639	Hersey, MI	13 mi	2,634	$64,388	$153,100
48622	Farwell, MI	14 mi	6,345	$56,804	$136,700
49342	Rodney, MI	15 mi	1,527	$53,971	$168,300
49665	Marion, MI	15 mi	3,983	$54,265	$150,800
48893	Weidman, MI	16 mi	5,921	$73,108	$180,000
49655	Leroy, MI	17 mi	3,383	$65,556	$180,300
49340	Remus, MI	18 mi	2,437	$54,417	$190,900

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Questions about 49679

What city is zip code 49679?

49679 is assigned to Sears, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49679 in?

49679 is mostly in Osceola County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 49679?

About 1,375 people live in 49679, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49679 in?

49679 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49679?

The median household income in 49679 is $62,120.

What zip codes are near 49679?

The closest zip codes to 49679 are 49631, 48632, 49305, 49320, 48633.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49679, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.