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 Moderate-density area
- $62,308
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49659 (Mancelona, MI) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.4 in 2023 to 241.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49659 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, home to 6,801 residents across 427.7 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49659 reports a modest median household income of $62,308 (15% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,868. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,900 (23% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $856; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Antrim County, so 49659 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49659
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mancelona, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49659.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 49659?
43.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,868
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49659 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Mancelona, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,308 35th percentile higher than 35% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,444housing units
4,444
Total Housing Units
3,022
Occupied Units
1,422
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$856
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49659 vs 49611 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49611 | Alba, MI | 236 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49659, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,801 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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