ZIP Code 49793

ZIP code 49793 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 161.0 square miles in Trout Lake, Chippewa County, Michigan. The area is home to 322 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 49793 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49793 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $123,500 (44% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49793 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →