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Reading city, MI

ZIP 49274 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49274

49274 has a population of 3,777 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.2%+10% vs US avg
x
High school
35.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.0%+118% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.1%+239% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.7%+95% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.9%+1122% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49274

Poverty Rate
25.0%+118% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.7%+95% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.1%+239% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.7%+96% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.0%-15% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
70.9%+1122% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,777
Median age41.5
Poverty rate25.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born47.1%