Bark River, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49807
Delta County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,390
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,329
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bark River pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49807 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 49807 (Bark River, MI) fell -10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.3 in 2023 to 183.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49807 covers 546.8 square miles in Bark River, Delta County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,390 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Menominee time zone.
ZIP 49807 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,329 (3% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,725. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $178,800 (19% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $936; owner occupancy is 90.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delta County, so 49807 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 49807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bark River, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49807.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 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 49807, Bark River, 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
3,390
Population
546.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Menominee
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49807?
45.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$75,329
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$35,725
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49807 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Bark River, 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)
$75,329 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
1,544housing units
1,544
Total Housing Units
1,251
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,800
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$936
Median Rent
1979
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
-10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49807 have decreased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 138 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 154 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 164 |
| 2023 | +24.6% | 204 |
| 2024 | -10.3% | 183 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 49807, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,509,000.
51
Businesses
258
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 21.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 13.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.9% |
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 49807 vs 49896 →
ZIP 49807 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49807
Bark River (49807)
3,390 residents
- 49896
Wilson (49896)
1,749 residents
- 49874 1,126
Powers (49874)
1,126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49807 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49807 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49807
Bark River (49807)
$75,329 median income
- 49874
Powers (49874)
$62,500 median income
- 49896
Wilson (49896)
$56,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49807 ranks the highest 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 49807, 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 (3,390 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 49807 in?
ZIP code 49807 (Bark River) is located in Delta County, Michigan. Delta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delta-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49807?
ZIP code 49807 in Bark River, MI has a population of 3,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49807?
The median household income in ZIP 49807 is $75,329, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49807?
The median home value in ZIP 49807 is $178,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49807 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49807?
ZIP code 49807 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49807 are: Construction (11), Transportation and warehousing (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49807?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49807 decreased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 49807?
In ZIP code 49807, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 49807?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49807 is 23.2 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 49807?
In ZIP code 49807, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49807 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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