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ZIP Code 49707

Alpena 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

22,701
41/sq mi: $51,396
Median income: $153,700
Median home value: 19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 27th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 41
people per sq mi: 77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49707 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 559.1 square miles in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,701 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 49707 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49707 sits at $51,396 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,842. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $153,700 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $662 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49707 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49707 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 49707

Retail trade

117
Other services (except public administration)

89
Manufacturing

87
Health care and social assistance

85
Construction

71

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 49707, Alpena, 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

22,701

Population

559.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49707?

48.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%

African American 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$51,396

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$34,842

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49707 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,396 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,977

Total Housing Units

10,231

Occupied Units

1,746

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

$153,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$662

Median Rent

1966

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

+16.7%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49707 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.6%	115
2021	+15.7%	133
2022	+18.0%	157
2023	+7.4%	169
2024	+16.7%	197

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 707 business establishments in ZIP 49707, employing approximately 9,642 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,329,000.

707

Businesses

9,642

Employees

$456.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	117	16.6%
Other services (except public administration)	89	12.6%
Manufacturing	87	12.3%
Health care and social assistance	85	12.0%
Construction	71	10.0%
Accommodation and food services	57	8.1%
Finance and insurance	34	4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	32	4.5%
Wholesale trade	30	4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	27	3.8%
Transportation and warehousing	17	2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	17	2.4%
Information	14	2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	10	1.4%
Utilities	6	0.8%
Educational services	6	0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49707 in? ▼

ZIP code 49707 (Alpena) is located in Alpena County, Michigan. Alpena County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alpena-mi.

What is the population of ZIP code 49707? ▼

ZIP code 49707 in Alpena, MI has a population of 22,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 49707? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 49707 is $51,396, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 49707? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 49707 is $153,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49707? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 49707 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 49707? ▼

ZIP code 49707 has 707 business establishments employing approximately 9,642 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 49707? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49707 are: Retail trade (117), Other services (except public administration) (89), Manufacturing (87). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 49707? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49707 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 49707? ▼

In ZIP code 49707, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 49707? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49707 is 14.4 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 49707? ▼

In ZIP code 49707, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49707? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 49707 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.