Alanson, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49706
Emmet County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,585
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alanson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49706 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 49706 (Alanson, MI) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.4 in 2023 to 237.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49706 covers 162.0 square miles in Alanson, Emmet County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,585 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,906 (5% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,683. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $248,500 (13% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,146; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Emmet County, so 49706 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 49706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alanson, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49706.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 49706, Alanson, 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
4,585
Population
162.0
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49706?
39.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.6%
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?
$76,906
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$40,683
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49706 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Alanson, 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)
$76,906 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,917housing units
2,917
Total Housing Units
2,315
Occupied Units
602
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,500
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,146
Median Rent
1987
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49706 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 152 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 173 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 199 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 215 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 238 |
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 89 business establishments in ZIP 49706, employing approximately 435 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,122,000.
89
Businesses
435
Employees
$24.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 31.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.4% |
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 49706 vs 49764 →
ZIP 49706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49770
Petoskey (49770)
16,862 residents
- 49706 4,585
Alanson (49706)
4,585 residents
- 49769 1,644
Pellston (49769)
1,644 residents
- 49716 806
Brutus (49716)
806 residents
- 49722 220
Conway (49722)
220 residents
- 49764 139
Oden (49764)
139 residents
- 49717 72
Burt Lake (49717)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49716
Brutus (49716)
$100,179 median income
- 49722
Conway (49722)
$87,721 median income
- 49770
Petoskey (49770)
$79,590 median income
- 49706
Alanson (49706)
$76,906 median income
- 49769
Pellston (49769)
$67,558 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49706 ranks #4 of 5 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 49706, 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 (4,585 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 49706 in?
ZIP code 49706 (Alanson) 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 49706?
ZIP code 49706 in Alanson, MI has a population of 4,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49706?
The median household income in ZIP 49706 is $76,906, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49706?
The median home value in ZIP 49706 is $248,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49706 is White at 86.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49706?
ZIP code 49706 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49706 are: Construction (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49706 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 49706?
In ZIP code 49706, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 49706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49706 is 19.2 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 49706?
In ZIP code 49706, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49706 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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