Saint Ignace, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49781
Mackinac County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,020
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,152
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Ignace pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49781 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49781 covers 204.1 square miles in Saint Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,020 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49781 reports a modest median household income of $64,152 (13% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,107. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,400 (25% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $685; owner occupancy is 67.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mackinac County, so 49781 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 49781
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Ignace, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49781.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 49781, Saint Ignace, 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
4,020
Population
204.1
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49781?
47.3
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
10.6%
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?
$64,152
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,107
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49781 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Saint Ignace, 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)
$64,152 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
2,501housing units
2,501
Total Housing Units
1,980
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,400
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$685
Median Rent
1976
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
+21.9%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49781 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.0% | 141 |
| 2020 | +0.2% | 142 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 153 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 187 |
| 2024 | – | 252 |
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 177 business establishments in ZIP 49781, employing approximately 1,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,965,000.
177
Businesses
1,093
Employees
$59.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 23.7% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 20.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 49781 vs 49760 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49760 | Moran, MI | 713 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49781, 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 (4,020 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 49781 in?
ZIP code 49781 (Saint Ignace) is located in Mackinac County, Michigan. Mackinac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mackinac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49781?
ZIP code 49781 in Saint Ignace, MI has a population of 4,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49781?
The median household income in ZIP 49781 is $64,152, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49781?
The median home value in ZIP 49781 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49781 is White at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49781?
ZIP code 49781 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49781?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49781 are: Accommodation and food services (42), Retail trade (37), Construction (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49781?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49781 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 49781?
In ZIP code 49781, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 49781?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49781 is 25.8 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 49781?
In ZIP code 49781, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49781?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49781 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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