Manton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49663
Wexford County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,874
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,733
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49663 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49663 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manton, Wexford County, Michigan, home to 5,874 residents across 441.7 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49663 reports a modest median household income of $55,733 (24% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,070. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,100 (29% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $864; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Wexford County, so 49663 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 49663
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49663.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 49663, Manton, 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
5,874
Population
441.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49663?
36.6
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
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?
$55,733
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$26,070
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49663 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Manton, 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)
$55,733 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
2,663housing units
2,663
Total Housing Units
2,270
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,100
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$864
Median Rent
1984
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49663 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 138 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 156 |
| 2022 | +26.3% | 197 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 221 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 222 |
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 111 business establishments in ZIP 49663, employing approximately 726 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,736,000.
111
Businesses
726
Employees
$29.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.7% |
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 49663 vs 49649 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49649 | Kingsley, MI | 7,789 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49663, 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 (5,874 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 49663 in?
ZIP code 49663 (Manton) is located in Wexford County, Michigan. Wexford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wexford-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49663?
ZIP code 49663 in Manton, MI has a population of 5,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49663?
The median household income in ZIP 49663 is $55,733, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49663?
The median home value in ZIP 49663 is $156,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49663?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49663 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49663?
ZIP code 49663 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49663?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49663 are: Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (17), Retail trade (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49663?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49663 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 49663?
In ZIP code 49663, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 49663?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49663 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 49663?
In ZIP code 49663, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49663?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49663 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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