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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49307

Mecosta County

Typical home value

$231,762[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.3%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.4%
vs metro
vs state
-3.1%
ZIP 49307 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49307 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49307 is worth $231,762. Over the past year, values have risen 7.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,432[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mecosta County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
18,407[3]
Median household income
$60,358[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Mecosta County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+47[5]
Moved in
1,353
Moved out
1,306

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
3
  • Big Rapids High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Big Rapids Public Schools

    747 students

  • Big Rapids Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Big Rapids Public Schools

    618 students

  • Brookside Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Big Rapids Public Schools

    342 students

  • Riverview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Big Rapids Public Schools

    321 students

  • Crossroads Charter Academy K5

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Crossroads Charter Academy

    146 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,172
Loan principal$185,409
Down payment$46,352
Total interest paid$236,479

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,568
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49307?
The typical home in 49307 is worth $231,762, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49307?
Home values in 49307 are up 7.3% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49307?
The effective property tax rate in 49307 is 1.0% — roughly $2,432 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49307?
ZIP code 49307 has a population of 18,407 and a median household income of $60,358.

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