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 Low-density area
- $159,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Curtis, Mackinac County, Michigan, home to just 382 residents across 53.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 49820, but per-capita income is $73,361. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,600 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $342; owner occupancy is 85.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mackinac County, so 49820 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 49820
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Curtis, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49820.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 49820, Curtis, 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
382
Population
53.1
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49820?
63.1
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
257housing units
257
Total Housing Units
111
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
1.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,600
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49827
Engadine (49827)
897 residents
- 49838
Gould City (49838)
504 residents
- 49820
Curtis (49820)
382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49820 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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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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