PlainZIP

Hessel, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49745

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

1,089
5/sq mi
$44,063
Median income
$123,500
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hessel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49745 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49745 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hessel, Mackinac County, Michigan, home to just 1,089 residents across 205.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49745 reports a modest median household income of $44,063 (40% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,385. Poverty here runs at 22.1%, with unemployment measured at 25.1%. Housing costs here run $123,500 for a typical home value (44% below the state average), with rent averaging $715 a month; 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49745 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 49745, Hessel, 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

1,089

Population

205.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49745?

55.4

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$44,063

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$38,385

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

25.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49745 ranks nationally

Hessel, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,063 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

945

Total Housing Units

363

Occupied Units

582

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$123,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 49745, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,967,000.

16

Businesses

74

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 43.8%

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

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Related Areas

Mackinac County Hessel, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49745 in? ▼
ZIP code 49745 (Hessel) is located in Mackinac County, Michigan. Mackinac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mackinac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49745? ▼
ZIP code 49745 in Hessel, MI has a population of 1,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49745? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49745 is $44,063, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49745? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49745 is $123,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49745? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49745 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49745? ▼
ZIP code 49745 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49745? ▼
In ZIP code 49745, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 49745? ▼
In ZIP code 49745, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49745? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49745 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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