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Johannesburg, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49751

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

2,087
5/sq mi
$62,008
Median income
$188,600
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Johannesburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49751 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49751 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 393.8 square miles in Johannesburg, Otsego County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,087 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 49751 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49751 sits at $62,008 (15% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,912. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $188,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49751 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49751 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 49751

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49751.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 49751, Johannesburg, MI · 2023 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

2,087

Population

393.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49751?

49.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$62,008

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$40,912

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49751 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,008 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,878

Total Housing Units

948

Occupied Units

930

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$188,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1976

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

+14.9%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49751 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 127
2021 +10.1% 140
2022 +23.4% 172
2023 +6.1% 183
2024 +14.9% 210

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 49751, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,763,000.

30

Businesses

119

Employees

$6.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.0%
Retail trade 4 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%

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 49751 in? ▼
ZIP code 49751 (Johannesburg) is located in Otsego County, Michigan. Otsego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otsego-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49751? ▼
ZIP code 49751 in Johannesburg, MI has a population of 2,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49751? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49751 is $62,008, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49751? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49751 is $188,600, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49751? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49751 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49751? ▼
ZIP code 49751 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49751? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49751 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49751? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49751 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 49751? ▼
In ZIP code 49751, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 49751? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49751 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49751? ▼
In ZIP code 49751, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49751? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49751 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Johannesburg, MI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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