PlainZIP

Trout Lake, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49793

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

322
2/sq mi
$39,167
Median income
$123,500
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trout Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49793 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49793 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trout Lake, Chippewa County, Michigan, home to just 322 residents across 161.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49793 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,167 (47% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,947. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $123,500 (44% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49793 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 49793, Trout Lake, 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

322

Population

161.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49793?

64.1

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$39,167

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$27,947

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49793 ranks nationally

Trout Lake, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,167 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

385

Total Housing Units

96

Occupied Units

289

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$123,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 49793, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $622,000.

7

Businesses

28

Employees

$622K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Chippewa County Trout Lake, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49793 in? ▼
ZIP code 49793 (Trout Lake) is located in Chippewa County, Michigan. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49793? ▼
ZIP code 49793 in Trout Lake, MI has a population of 322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49793? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49793 is $39,167, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49793? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49793 is $123,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49793? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49793 is White at 93.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49793? ▼
ZIP code 49793 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49793? ▼
In ZIP code 49793, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49793? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49793 is 8.5% 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.