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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
$55,733
Median income
$156,100
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th 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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,070. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $156,100 (29% below the state average), median rent at $864 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49663, plus 5 more within Wexford County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49663?

36.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$26,070

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49663 ranks nationally

Manton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,733 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,663

Total Housing Units

2,270

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$156,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Wexford County Manton, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.