Posen, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49776

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

1,888
6/sq mi
$59,000
Median income
$149,300
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49776 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49776 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 320.0 square miles in Posen, Presque Isle County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,888 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 49776 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49776 sits at $59,000 (20% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,411. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $149,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $491 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49776 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49776 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 49776

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49776.

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 49776, Posen, 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

1,888

Population

320.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49776?

45.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$59,000

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$31,411

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49776 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,000 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,114

Total Housing Units

834

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$149,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$491

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 49776, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,327,000.

30

Businesses

161

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.0%
Retail trade 4 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 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 49776 in?
ZIP code 49776 (Posen) is located in Presque Isle County, Michigan. Presque Isle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/presque-isle-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49776?
ZIP code 49776 in Posen, MI has a population of 1,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49776?
The median household income in ZIP 49776 is $59,000, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49776?
The median home value in ZIP 49776 is $149,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49776?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49776 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49776?
ZIP code 49776 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49776?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49776 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49776?
In ZIP code 49776, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 49776?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49776 is 27.2 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 49776?
In ZIP code 49776, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49776?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49776 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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