PlainZIP

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
$67,558
Median income
$160,000
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th 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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,229. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Housing costs here run $160,000 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,016 a month; 78.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49769, plus 6 more within Emmet County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 49769?

34.3

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
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?

$67,558

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$28,229

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49769 ranks nationally

Pellston, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,558 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

915

Total Housing Units

668

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$160,000

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49769 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49755 Levering, MI 1,892 5.5 mi
49722 Conway, MI 220 10.0 mi
49716 Brutus, MI 806 6.6 mi
49764 Oden, MI 139 10.0 mi
49740 Harbor Springs, MI 7,042 7.5 mi
49706 Alanson, MI 4,585 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Emmet County

49770 standard
Petoskey, MI
Pop: 16,862
49740 standard
Harbor Springs, MI
Pop: 7,042
49706 standard
Alanson, MI
Pop: 4,585
49755 standard
Levering, MI
Pop: 1,892
49701 standard
Mackinaw City, MI
Pop: 1,036
49716 standard
Brutus, MI
Pop: 806

Related Areas

Emmet County Pellston, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.