ZIP 49405 — Schools & Education

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

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 49405

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 49405 (Custer, MI) is associated with Mason County Central Schools (LEA 2623130) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 11 K-12 schools (10 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is West Shore Community College about 9.7 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Mason County Central Schools

LEA ID

2623130

Private school share (ACS)

0.1%

Colleges & universities (30)

West Shore Community College9.7 miles (15.6 km)2yr-public
Ferris State University38.7 miles (62.3 km)4yr-public
Muskegon Community College45.9 miles (73.9 km)2yr-public
Northwestern Michigan College66.0 miles (106.2 km)4yr-public
Grand Valley State University67.5 miles (108.6 km)4yr-public
Ross College-Grand Rapids North67.5 miles (108.6 km)2yr-private
Kuyper College68.6 miles (110.4 km)4yr-private
Grand Rapids Community College70.6 miles (113.6 km)2yr-public
Mid Michigan College71.1 miles (114.5 km)2yr-public
Cornerstone University71.2 miles (114.5 km)4yr-private
Montcalm Community College71.2 miles (114.6 km)2yr-public
Aquinas College71.7 miles (115.4 km)4yr-private

Show all 30 colleges & universities

Grace Christian University73.2 miles (117.8 km)4yr-private
Central Michigan University74.1 miles (119.3 km)4yr-public
Calvin University74.5 miles (119.9 km)4yr-private
Calvin Theological Seminary74.6 miles (120.1 km)4yr-private
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College75.8 miles (122.0 km)2yr-public
Lakeshore Technical College77.8 miles (125.2 km)2yr-public
Hope College78.0 miles (125.6 km)4yr-private
Western Theological Seminary78.1 miles (125.7 km)4yr-private
Davenport University80.6 miles (129.8 km)4yr-private
Lakeland University84.4 miles (135.9 km)4yr-private
Alma College84.5 miles (135.9 km)4yr-private
Kirtland Community College87.5 miles (140.8 km)2yr-public
School of Missionary Aviation Technology87.6 miles (141.0 km)2yr-private
Bellin College93.9 miles (151.1 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay95.6 miles (153.9 km)4yr-public
Northwood University97.5 miles (157.0 km)4yr-private
Concordia University-Wisconsin97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-private
Saint Norbert College99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School	public	—	—	3.0 miles (4.8 km)
Scottville Elementary School	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Gateway To Success Academy	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Mason County Central HS	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Mason County Central Upper Elementary	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.1 km)
Mason County Central MS	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.2 km)
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Developmental ClassroomsWSESD	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Early Childhood SEWSESD	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49405

What school district is ZIP code 49405 in?

ZIP 49405 (Custer, MI) maps to Mason County Central Schools (LEA ID 2623130) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 49405?

US5 lists 11 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 10 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 49405 attend private school?

About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49405 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%
High school	38.0%
Less than HS	7.6%
School district	Mason County Central Schools

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