PlainZIP

Omer, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48749

Arenac County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,094
12/sq mi
$51,544
Median income
$129,600
Median home value
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48749 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omer, Arenac County, Michigan, home to just 1,094 residents across 89.7 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48749 reports a modest median household income of $51,544 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,422. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $129,600 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,265 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48749, plus 6 more within Arenac County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omer, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48749.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48749, Omer, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,094

Population

89.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48749?

46.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,544

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$28,422

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48749 ranks nationally

Omer, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,544 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

641

Total Housing Units

515

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$129,600

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,265

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 48749, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,261,000.

23

Businesses

99

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 30.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 17.4%
Retail trade 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48749 vs 48766 →

ZIP 48749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48749 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48749 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48766 Twining, MI 1,270 4.4 mi
48658 Standish, MI 5,138 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arenac County

48658 standard
Standish, MI
Pop: 5,138
48703 standard
Au Gres, MI
Pop: 3,238
48610 standard
Alger, MI
Pop: 3,083
48659 standard
Sterling, MI
Pop: 2,850
48766 standard
Twining, MI
Pop: 1,270
48765 standard
Turner, MI
Pop: 725

Related Areas

Arenac County Omer, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48749 in? ▼
ZIP code 48749 (Omer) is located in Arenac County, Michigan. Arenac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arenac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48749? ▼
ZIP code 48749 in Omer, MI has a population of 1,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48749 is $51,544, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48749 is $129,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48749 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48749? ▼
ZIP code 48749 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48749 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48749? ▼
In ZIP code 48749, 44.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48749 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48749? ▼
In ZIP code 48749, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48749 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.