ZIP 49642 — 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 49642

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 49642 (MI) is associated with Baldwin Community Schools (LEA 2603810) 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 5 K-12 schools (4 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 Ferris State University about 18.7 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Baldwin Community Schools

LEA ID

2603810

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (30)

Ferris State University18.7 miles (30.1 km)4yr-public
West Shore Community College30.2 miles (48.6 km)2yr-public
Muskegon Community College48.0 miles (77.2 km)2yr-public
Mid Michigan College50.1 miles (80.7 km)2yr-public
Central Michigan University52.8 miles (85.0 km)4yr-public
Montcalm Community College53.9 miles (86.7 km)2yr-public
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College54.4 miles (87.5 km)2yr-public
Ross College-Grand Rapids North58.6 miles (94.2 km)2yr-private
Kuyper College59.1 miles (95.2 km)4yr-private
Cornerstone University62.0 miles (99.7 km)4yr-private
Grand Rapids Community College62.5 miles (100.6 km)2yr-public
Northwestern Michigan College62.5 miles (100.7 km)4yr-public

Show all 30 colleges & universities

Grand Valley State University62.9 miles (101.3 km)4yr-public
Aquinas College63.1 miles (101.6 km)4yr-private
Alma College64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-private
Calvin University65.5 miles (105.3 km)4yr-private
Calvin Theological Seminary65.6 miles (105.6 km)4yr-private
Grace Christian University65.7 miles (105.7 km)4yr-private
Davenport University71.3 miles (114.8 km)4yr-private
Kirtland Community College72.7 miles (117.1 km)2yr-public
School of Missionary Aviation Technology72.8 miles (117.2 km)2yr-private
Northwood University75.9 miles (122.2 km)4yr-private
Hope College76.7 miles (123.4 km)4yr-private
Western Theological Seminary76.8 miles (123.5 km)4yr-private
Delta College91.2 miles (146.8 km)2yr-public
Saginaw Valley State University93.1 miles (149.8 km)4yr-public
Great Lakes Christian College95.5 miles (153.6 km)4yr-private
Lansing Community College99.0 miles (159.3 km)2yr-public
Thomas M Cooley Law School99.3 miles (159.8 km)4yr-private
Lakeshore Technical College99.3 miles (159.9 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Baldwin Junior High School	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Baldwin Elementary School	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Baldwin Senior High School	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
ST MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Big Jackson Public School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49642

What school district is ZIP code 49642 in?

ZIP 49642 (MI) maps to Baldwin Community Schools (LEA ID 2603810) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 49642?

US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 49642 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49642 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%
High school	35.9%
Less than HS	25.8%
School district	Baldwin Community Schools

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