PlainZIP

Wolverine, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49799

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

2,327
8/sq mi
$58,235
Median income
$184,600
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49799 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49799 covers 287.3 square miles in Wolverine, Cheboygan County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,327 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49799 reports a modest median household income of $58,235 (21% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,331. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $184,600 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $675 monthly, and 92.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cheboygan County, so you can benchmark 49799 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 49799

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolverine, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49799.

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 49799, Wolverine, 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

2,327

Population

287.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49799?

53.0

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
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?

$58,235

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$30,331

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49799 ranks nationally

Wolverine, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,235 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,555

Total Housing Units

976

Occupied Units

579

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$184,600

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1991

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49799 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 154
2021 +14.4% 176
2022 +26.1% 222
2023 +16.2% 258
2024 +5.8% 273

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 32 business establishments in ZIP 49799, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,604,000.

32

Businesses

100

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 31.3%
Manufacturing 3 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.4%

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 49799 vs 49795 →

ZIP 49799 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 49799 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49799 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 49799 ranks #2 of 3 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
49795 Vanderbilt, MI 2,097 7.1 mi
49705 Afton, MI 937 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cheboygan County

49721 standard
Cheboygan, MI
Pop: 14,436
49749 standard
Indian River, MI
Pop: 4,283
49795 standard
Vanderbilt, MI
Pop: 2,097
49705 standard
Afton, MI
Pop: 937
49791 standard
Topinabee, MI
Pop: 329
49717 standard
Burt Lake, MI
Pop: 72

Related Areas

Cheboygan County Wolverine, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49799 in? ▼
ZIP code 49799 (Wolverine) is located in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Cheboygan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cheboygan-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49799? ▼
ZIP code 49799 in Wolverine, MI has a population of 2,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49799? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49799 is $58,235, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49799? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49799 is $184,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49799? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49799 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49799? ▼
ZIP code 49799 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49799? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49799 are: Construction (10), Manufacturing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49799? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49799 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 49799? ▼
In ZIP code 49799, 52.3% 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 average commute time in ZIP 49799? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49799 is 31.7 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 49799? ▼
In ZIP code 49799, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49799? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49799 is 13.7% 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.