Manistee, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49660
Manistee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,066
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,205
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manistee pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49660 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 49660 (Manistee, MI) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.7 in 2023 to 257.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49660 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan, home to 14,066 residents across 483.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49660 reports a modest median household income of $65,205 (11% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,498. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $192,800 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $799; 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manistee County, so 49660 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 49660
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manistee, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49660.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 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 49660, Manistee, 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
14,066
Population
483.4
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49660?
49.3
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
2.1%
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?
$65,205
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$37,498
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49660 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Manistee, 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)
$65,205 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
7,791housing units
7,791
Total Housing Units
6,005
Occupied Units
1,786
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,800
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1966
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49660 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 152 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 172 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 200 |
| 2023 | +16.8% | 234 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 257 |
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 366 business establishments in ZIP 49660, employing approximately 3,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,250,000.
366
Businesses
3,993
Employees
$179.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 28 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
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 49660 vs 49634 →
ZIP 49660 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49660
Manistee (49660)
14,066 residents
- 49411 1,538
Free Soil (49411)
1,538 residents
- 49626 421
Eastlake (49626)
421 residents
- 49634 116
Filer City (49634)
116 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49660 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49660 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49660
Manistee (49660)
$65,205 median income
- 49411
Free Soil (49411)
$61,857 median income
- 49626
Eastlake (49626)
$50,208 median income
- 49634
Filer City (49634)
$47,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49660 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49660, 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 (14,066 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 49660 in?
ZIP code 49660 (Manistee) 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 49660?
ZIP code 49660 in Manistee, MI has a population of 14,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49660?
The median household income in ZIP 49660 is $65,205, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49660?
The median home value in ZIP 49660 is $192,800, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49660?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49660 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49660?
ZIP code 49660 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 3,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49660?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49660 are: Retail trade (63), Health care and social assistance (52), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49660?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49660 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 49660?
In ZIP code 49660, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 49660?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49660 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49660?
In ZIP code 49660, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49660?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49660 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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