Mesick, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49668

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

3,625
13/sq mi: $57,583
Median income: $162,100
Median home value: 15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 31th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 13
people per sq mi: 86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49668 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49668 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 274.6 square miles in Mesick, Wexford County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,625 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 49668 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49668 sits at $57,583 (21% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,166. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $162,100 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49668 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Wexford County, so you can benchmark 49668 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 49668

Retail trade

8
Other services (except public administration)

7
Construction

6
Accommodation and food services

6
Transportation and warehousing

4

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49668, Mesick, MI · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

3,625

Population

274.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49668?

41.6

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%

African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$57,583

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$27,166

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49668 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,583 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,931

Total Housing Units

1,393

Occupied Units

538

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%

Renter 13.9%

$162,100

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1982

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

-6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49668 have decreased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.0%	123
2021	+8.4%	134
2022	+20.3%	161
2023	+26.8%	204
2024	-6.6%	190

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 49668, employing approximately 411 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,838,000.

Businesses

411

Employees

$20.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	8	15.4%
Other services (except public administration)	7	13.5%
Construction	6	11.5%
Accommodation and food services	6	11.5%
Transportation and warehousing	4	7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	4	7.7%
Manufacturing	3	5.8%
Health care and social assistance	3	5.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	5.8%

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 49668 vs 49620 →

49668

3,625
49620

2,445
49638

824
49618

761

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49668 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

49620

$75,192
49668

$57,583
49618

$53,654
49638

$45,625

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49668 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
49620	Buckley, MI	2,445	8.0 mi
49638	Harrietta, MI	824	8.3 mi
49618	Boon, MI	761	9.3 mi

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Wexford County Mesick, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49668 in? ▼

ZIP code 49668 (Mesick) 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 49668? ▼

ZIP code 49668 in Mesick, MI has a population of 3,625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 49668? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 49668 is $57,583, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 49668? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 49668 is $162,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49668? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 49668 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 49668? ▼

ZIP code 49668 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 49668? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49668 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 49668? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49668 decreased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 49668? ▼

In ZIP code 49668, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 49668? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49668 is 31.9 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 49668? ▼

In ZIP code 49668, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49668? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 49668 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.