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
$46,827
Median income
$151,600
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 263.8 square miles in Engadine, Mackinac County, Michigan. The area is home to 897 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 49827 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49827 sits at $46,827 (36% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $22,499. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $151,600 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $822 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mackinac County, so you can benchmark 49827 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 49827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49827.

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 49827, Engadine, 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

897

Population

263.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49827?

44.1

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$46,827

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$22,499

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49827 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,827 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

727

Total Housing Units

407

Occupied Units

320

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$151,600

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
49820 Curtis, MI 382 6.8 mi

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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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