ZIP code 49436
Where is ZIP code 49436?
Mears, Michigan
Oceana County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49436 belongs to Mears, Michigan in Oceana County. 49436 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 231. About 1,644 people live in the 49436 area, where the median household income is $67,279. The closest ZIP codes are 49455 (Shelby, 6.9 mi southeast), 49420 (Hart, 7.1 mi east) and 49449 (Pentwater, 10.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 49436 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mears |
| Also accepted | Silver Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oceana County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 231 |
| Coordinates | 43.6825, -86.4533 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 494 |
Population and income in 49436
| Population | 1,644 · lower than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 52 · lower than 70% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.9 years · higher than 92% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $67,279 · lower than 52% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,070 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $255,000 · higher than 72% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,013 a month |
| Housing units | 2,239 |
| Households | 779 (2.1 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.4% |
| Land area | 31.9 sq mi (plus 7.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49436. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49436
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49455 | Shelby, MI | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49420 | Hart, MI | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 49449 | Pentwater, MI | 10.3 mi N | Standard |
| 49446 | New Era, MI | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 49452 | Rothbury, MI | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 49437 | Montague, MI | 18.3 mi S | Standard |
| 49459 | Walkerville, MI | 19.3 mi E | Standard |
| 49431 | Ludington, MI | 19.8 mi N | Standard |
| 49421 | Hesperia, MI | 20.5 mi E | Standard |
| 49454 | Scottville, MI | 20.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 49461 | Whitehall, MI | 21.1 mi S | Standard |
| 49463 | Sylvan Beach, MI | 21.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49436 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49436
123 MAIN ST
MEARS MI 49436
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SILVER LAKE as the city name for 49436. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49436-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49436?
- 49436 is a Mears, Michigan ZIP code. Silver Lake is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 49436 in?
- ZIP code 49436 is in Oceana County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49436 in?
- 49436 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49436?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49436 use area code 231.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49436?
- About 1,644 people live in ZIP code 49436, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49436?
- The median household income in 49436 is $67,279 a year, lower than 52% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49436?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49436 are 49455 (Shelby, 6.9 miles), 49420 (Hart, 7.1 miles), 49449 (Pentwater, 10.3 miles) and 49446 (New Era, 10.3 miles).