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 Low-density area
- $58,235
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49799 (Wolverine, MI) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.1 in 2023 to 273.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,331. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,600 (16% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 92.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cheboygan County, so 49799 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 49799
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolverine, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49799.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49799?
53.0
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$58,235
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$30,331
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49799 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Wolverine, 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)
$58,235 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,555housing units
1,555
Total Housing Units
976
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,600
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49799
Wolverine (49799)
2,327 residents
- 49795
Vanderbilt (49795)
2,097 residents
- 49705
Afton (49705)
937 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49799 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49799 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49705
Afton (49705)
$77,500 median income
- 49799
Wolverine (49799)
$58,235 median income
- 49795
Vanderbilt (49795)
$57,019 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49799, 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 (2,327 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 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.
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