Ossineke, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49766
Alpena County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,417
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,346
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ossineke pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49766 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49766 covers 114.5 square miles in Ossineke, Alpena County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,417 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49766 reports a modest median household income of $61,346 (16% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,861. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,800 (26% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $746; owner occupancy is 91.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Alpena County, so 49766 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 49766
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ossineke, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49766.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 49766, Ossineke, 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
2,417
Population
114.5
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49766?
49.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$61,346
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,861
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49766 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Ossineke, 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)
$61,346 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,285housing units
1,285
Total Housing Units
1,064
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,800
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$746
Median Rent
1973
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
+49.3%
YoY Change (2022)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49766 have increased 49.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1.4% | 113 |
| 2019 | +6.5% | 121 |
| 2020 | +8.0% | 130 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 134 |
| 2022 | +49.3% | 200 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 49766, employing approximately 235 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,133,000.
39
Businesses
235
Employees
$10.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49766 vs 48762 →
ZIP 49766 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49766
Ossineke (49766)
2,417 residents
- 48762
Spruce (48762)
1,139 residents
- 48721 411
Black River (48721)
411 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49766 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49766 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48762
Spruce (48762)
$73,421 median income
- 49766
Ossineke (49766)
$61,346 median income
- 48721
Black River (48721)
$60,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49766 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49766, 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 (2,417 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 49766 in?
ZIP code 49766 (Ossineke) 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 49766?
ZIP code 49766 in Ossineke, MI has a population of 2,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49766?
The median household income in ZIP 49766 is $61,346, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49766?
The median home value in ZIP 49766 is $161,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49766?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49766 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49766?
ZIP code 49766 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49766?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49766 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49766?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49766 increased by 49.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 49766?
In ZIP code 49766, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 49766?
In ZIP code 49766, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49766?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49766 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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