Copemish, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49625

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

1,379
6/sq mi
$52,583
Median income
$182,300
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Copemish pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49625 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49625 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.9 square miles in Copemish, Manistee County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,379 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49625 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49625 sits at $52,583 (28% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $22,684. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $182,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49625 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Manistee County, so you can benchmark 49625 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49625, Copemish, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,379

Population

218.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49625?

44.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$52,583

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$22,684

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

36.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49625 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,583 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

821

Total Housing Units

595

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$182,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 49625, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,831,000.

16

Businesses

129

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 25.0%
Retail trade 4 25.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49625 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 49625 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 49625 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 49625 ranks #4 of 5 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
49683 Thompsonville, MI 1,939 7.8 mi
49645 Kaleva, MI 1,632 8.4 mi
49619 Brethren, MI 1,110 10.3 mi
49638 Harrietta, MI 824 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49625 in?
ZIP code 49625 (Copemish) is located in Manistee County, Michigan. Manistee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/manistee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49625?
ZIP code 49625 in Copemish, MI has a population of 1,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49625?
The median household income in ZIP 49625 is $52,583, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49625?
The median home value in ZIP 49625 is $182,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49625 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49625?
ZIP code 49625 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49625?
In ZIP code 49625, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 49625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49625 is 36.9 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 49625?
In ZIP code 49625, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49625 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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