| City: | Lamont, Michigan |
| County: | Ottawa County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 4:46:27 PM |
| Population: | 177 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 231 / 616 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.0087, -85.9061 |
| Land Area: | 0.28 sq mi |
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Lamont is a small unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Michigan, about 10 miles west of Grand Rapids. With just 177 residents and 63 households, it's a compact rural settlement where all 63 homes are owner-occupied. There are no rentals in this ZIP. The median age of 32.9 years suggests young families, and the average household has 2.8 people.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery option for Lamont residents. The post office maintains 40 PO Boxes for the 63 households, giving a 64% adoption rate. Some residents likely receive mail through the enclosing ZIP code 49404, which covers the surrounding area. Rural carrier routes do operate from this office, delivering to addresses along roads like Leonard Rd, 40th Ave, and 42nd Ave.
Lamont has deep roots. Nearly half of its homes (46%) were built before 1939, suggesting the community dates back a century or more. Street names like Commercial St and Leverette St hint at a once-busier village center. Today, there are no business establishments within the ZIP boundary, and residents commute to jobs elsewhere.
The population is 90% White with a small Hispanic community (17%). Education levels are above average: 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Per capita income runs around $80,000, well above the national median. It's a quiet, stable community where families own their homes and the post office serves as the only official mail access point.
Street names combine numbered rural avenues with historic village names like Commercial St, suggesting an old crossroads community.
ZIP Code 49430 has 177 residents and 63 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 32.9 years, significantly younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.8%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 177Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 14Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 632.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 63Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 14 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 177 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.9
Male Median Age: 35.4
Female Median Age: 32.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| White: | 159 | 92.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 3.49% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 1.16% |
| Other: | 4 | 2.33% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 87 | 49.15% | 35.4 years |
| Females: | 90 | 50.85% | 32.3 years |
| Total: | 177 | 100% | 32.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 14 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 14 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 49430 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 57Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49430 is located in Ottawa County, Michigan, within the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24340) and Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 774,160 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 49430. It covers 0.28 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 774,160Source: Census |
| MSA: | Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.28 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2628.74 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2645440Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lamont CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49430 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.