Pellston, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49769
Emmet County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,644
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,558
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pellston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49769 covers 138.2 square miles in Pellston, Emmet County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,644 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49769 reports a modest median household income of $67,558 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,229. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,000 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,016; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Emmet County, so 49769 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 49769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pellston, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49769.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 49769, Pellston, 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
1,644
Population
138.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49769?
34.3
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$67,558
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$28,229
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49769 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Pellston, 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)
$67,558 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
915housing units
915
Total Housing Units
668
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,000
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,016
Median Rent
1988
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
+24.1%
YoY Change (2021)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49769 have increased 24.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +19.2% | 144 |
| 2018 | -0.4% | 144 |
| 2019 | +0.3% | 144 |
| 2020 | +4.6% | 151 |
| 2021 | +24.1% | 187 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 49769, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,667,000.
41
Businesses
264
Employees
$10.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 29.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.3% |
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 49769 vs 49755 →
ZIP 49769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49740
Harbor Springs (49740)
7,042 residents
- 49706
Alanson (49706)
4,585 residents
- 49755 1,892
Levering (49755)
1,892 residents
- 49769 1,644
Pellston (49769)
1,644 residents
- 49716 806
Brutus (49716)
806 residents
- 49722 220
Conway (49722)
220 residents
- 49764 139
Oden (49764)
139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49769 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49716
Brutus (49716)
$100,179 median income
- 49740
Harbor Springs (49740)
$89,250 median income
- 49722
Conway (49722)
$87,721 median income
- 49706
Alanson (49706)
$76,906 median income
- 49769
Pellston (49769)
$67,558 median income
- 49755
Levering (49755)
$65,789 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49769 ranks #5 of 6 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 49769, 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 (1,644 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 49769 in?
ZIP code 49769 (Pellston) is located in Emmet County, Michigan. Emmet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/emmet-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49769?
ZIP code 49769 in Pellston, MI has a population of 1,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49769?
The median household income in ZIP 49769 is $67,558, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49769?
The median home value in ZIP 49769 is $160,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49769 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49769?
ZIP code 49769 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49769 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49769?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49769 increased by 24.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 49769?
In ZIP code 49769, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 49769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49769 is 26.0 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 49769?
In ZIP code 49769, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49769 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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