Mears
Census-designated place in Oceana County, Michigan

Mears is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oceana County, Michigan, with 332 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hart, 2.7 miles E.
- 332residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 292 / sq mipopulation density
- 49436ZIP code
About Mears
Mears is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Golden Township, Oceana County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mears had a population of 332.
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Living in Mears
- Median household income
- $44,583
- Median home value
- $131,300
- Median rent
- $1,031/mo
- Median age
- 51.7
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Mears had 332 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 332 |
|---|---|
| Density | 292 per sq mi (113 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mears at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oceana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 332 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6835° N, 86.4222° W |
| ZIP code | 49436 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2652720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mears
- Hart2.7 mi E
- Shelby5.7 mi SE
- Pentwater6.7 mi N
- New Era9.3 mi SE
- Rothbury11.9 mi S
- Walkerville15.0 mi E
- Ludington18.9 mi N
- Montague19.0 mi S
- Scottville19.8 mi N
- Whitehall20.0 mi S
- Hesperia20.6 mi E
- Custer21.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mears
What county is Mears in?
Mears is in Oceana County, Michigan.
What is the population of Mears, MI?
332 people lived in Mears at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mears, MI?
The ZIP code of Mears is 49436.
What is the elevation of Mears?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mears?
Hart (2.7 mi), Shelby (5.7 mi), Pentwater (6.7 mi), New Era (9.3 mi), Rothbury (11.9 mi).
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