Merritt, Michigan, located in 49667 zip code, is an unincorporated community within Mason County. The town is small and rural with a population of just over 874 people as of the last census in 2018. It is a beautiful place surrounded by farmlands and lake shores. Despite its size, Merritt has several transportation options available to people who live there or visit the area.
Public transportation in Merritt includes buses and taxis operated by local businesses. There are two bus routes that run from Grand Rapids to Manistee and three taxi services that offer rides around the area. Additionally, Amtrak operates a train station in nearby Scottville which provides service to Chicago and Grand Rapids. For those wanting a more leisurely mode of transport, bike rentals are available from local stores for exploring the surrounding countryside on two wheels.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Merritt (zip 49667) takes 35.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Merritt (zip 49667) get to work:
- 76.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 10.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit