Mancelona, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49659

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

6,801
16/sq mi
$62,308
Median income
$168,900
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mancelona pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49659 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49659 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 427.7 square miles in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,801 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 49659 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49659 sits at $62,308 (15% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,868. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $168,900 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49659 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Antrim County, so you can benchmark 49659 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49659

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49659.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49659, Mancelona, 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

6,801

Population

427.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49659?

43.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$62,308

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$28,868

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49659 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,308 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,444

Total Housing Units

3,022

Occupied Units

1,422

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$168,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49659 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 141
2021 +27.6% 180
2022 +17.7% 212
2023 +11.9% 237
2024 +1.9% 242

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 49659, employing approximately 954 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,435,000.

114

Businesses

954

Employees

$42.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 23 20.2%
Retail trade 18 15.8%
Construction 12 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.1%
Manufacturing 6 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49659 in?
ZIP code 49659 (Mancelona) is located in Antrim County, Michigan. Antrim County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/antrim-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49659?
ZIP code 49659 in Mancelona, MI has a population of 6,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49659?
The median household income in ZIP 49659 is $62,308, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49659?
The median home value in ZIP 49659 is $168,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49659?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49659 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49659?
ZIP code 49659 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49659?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49659 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Retail trade (18), Construction (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49659?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49659 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49659?
In ZIP code 49659, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 49659?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49659 is 28.0 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 49659?
In ZIP code 49659, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49659?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49659 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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