Alpena, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49707
Alpena County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,701
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,396
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49707 (Alpena, MI) rose +16.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.8 in 2023 to 196.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49707 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, with 22,701 residents across 559.1 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49707 reports a modest median household income of $51,396 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,842. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,700 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $662; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Michigan and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 49707.
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 49707
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alpena, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49707.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 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 49707, Alpena, 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
22,701
Population
559.1
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49707?
48.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$51,396
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$34,842
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49707 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Alpena, 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)
$51,396 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
11,977housing units
11,977
Total Housing Units
10,231
Occupied Units
1,746
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49707, 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 (22,701 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 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.
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