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Lewiston, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49756

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

3,857
9/sq mi
$53,333
Median income
$162,900
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49756 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.8 square miles in Lewiston, Montmorency County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,857 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 49756 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49756 sits at $53,333 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,292. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $162,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49756 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49756 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 49756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49756.

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 49756, Lewiston, 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

3,857

Population

423.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49756?

59.1

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$53,333

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$34,292

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49756 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,333 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,467

Total Housing Units

2,186

Occupied Units

2,281

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$162,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1977

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

-5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49756 have decreased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 138
2021 +13.0% 156
2022 +20.3% 188
2023 +20.8% 227
2024 -5.1% 216

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 49756, employing approximately 762 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,067,000.

82

Businesses

762

Employees

$29.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 20.7%
Retail trade 14 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.5%
Manufacturing 4 4.9%
Finance and insurance 3 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.7%

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 49756 in? ▼
ZIP code 49756 (Lewiston) is located in Montmorency County, Michigan. Montmorency County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montmorency-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49756? ▼
ZIP code 49756 in Lewiston, MI has a population of 3,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49756 is $53,333, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49756 is $162,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49756 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49756? ▼
ZIP code 49756 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49756 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49756? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49756 decreased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 49756? ▼
In ZIP code 49756, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 49756? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49756 is 25.2 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 49756? ▼
In ZIP code 49756, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49756 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lewiston, MI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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