Engadine, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49827
Mackinac County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 897
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,827
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Engadine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49827 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49827 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Engadine, Mackinac County, Michigan, home to just 897 residents across 263.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49827 reports a modest median household income of $46,827 (36% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,499. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,600 (31% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $822; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mackinac County, so 49827 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 49827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Engadine, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49827.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
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 49827, Engadine, 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
897
Population
263.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49827?
44.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.3%
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?
$46,827
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$22,499
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49827 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Engadine, 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)
$46,827 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
727housing units
727
Total Housing Units
407
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,600
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$822
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 49827, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,496,000.
21
Businesses
90
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 19.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 49827 vs 49820 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49820 | Curtis, MI | 382 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49827, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 49827 in?
ZIP code 49827 (Engadine) 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 49827?
ZIP code 49827 in Engadine, MI has a population of 897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49827?
The median household income in ZIP 49827 is $46,827, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49827?
The median home value in ZIP 49827 is $151,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49827 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49827?
ZIP code 49827 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49827 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49827?
In ZIP code 49827, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 49827?
In ZIP code 49827, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49827 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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