Mackinaw City, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49701
Emmet County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,036
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mackinaw City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49701 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49701 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mackinaw City, Emmet County, Michigan, home to just 1,036 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49701 reports a modest median household income of $44,583 (39% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,648. Unemployment is 15.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $228,700 (4% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $865; 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Emmet County, so 49701 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 49701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mackinaw City, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49701.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 49701, Mackinaw City, 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
1,036
Population
32.6
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49701?
51.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
12.4%
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?
$44,583
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$30,648
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49701 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Mackinaw City, 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)
$44,583 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
824housing units
824
Total Housing Units
433
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,700
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$865
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 149 business establishments in ZIP 49701, employing approximately 581 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,549,000.
149
Businesses
581
Employees
$44.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 46.3% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 21.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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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ZIP 49701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49755
Levering (49755)
1,892 residents
- 49701
Mackinaw City (49701)
1,036 residents
- 49718 701
Carp Lake (49718)
701 residents
- 49757 492
Mackinac Island (49757)
492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49701 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49757
Mackinac Island (49757)
$95,000 median income
- 49755
Levering (49755)
$65,789 median income
- 49718
Carp Lake (49718)
$48,750 median income
- 49701
Mackinaw City (49701)
$44,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49701 ranks #4 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 49701, 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 (1,036 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 49701 in?
ZIP code 49701 (Mackinaw City) is located in Emmet County, Michigan. Emmet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/emmet-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49701?
ZIP code 49701 in Mackinaw City, MI has a population of 1,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49701?
The median household income in ZIP 49701 is $44,583, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49701?
The median home value in ZIP 49701 is $228,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49701 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49701?
ZIP code 49701 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49701 are: Accommodation and food services (69), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49701?
In ZIP code 49701, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49701?
In ZIP code 49701, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49701 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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