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.
- 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 + 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
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?
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
$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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