Curtis, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49820

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

382
7/sq mi
$159,600
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Curtis pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.1 square miles in Curtis, Mackinac County, Michigan. The area is home to 382 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 49820 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49820 sits at , while per-capita income is $73,361. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $159,600 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $342 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mackinac County, so you can benchmark 49820 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49820.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49820, Curtis, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

382

Population

53.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49820?

63.1

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$73,361

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

257

Total Housing Units

111

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$159,600

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$342

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 49820, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,020,000.

20

Businesses

75

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 25.0%
Construction 4 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 20.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49820 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 49820 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49827 Engadine, MI 897 6.8 mi
49838 Gould City, MI 504 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49820 in?
ZIP code 49820 (Curtis) is located in Mackinac County, Michigan. Mackinac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mackinac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49820?
ZIP code 49820 in Curtis, MI has a population of 382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49820?
The median home value in ZIP 49820 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49820 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49820?
ZIP code 49820 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49820?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49820 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49820?
In ZIP code 49820, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49820?
In ZIP code 49820, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49820 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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