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Escanaba, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49829

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

17,347
103/sq mi
$50,277
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Escanaba pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
103
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49829 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.7 square miles in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan. The area is home to 17,347 residents, producing a population density of 103 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 49829 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49829 sits at $50,277 (31% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,314. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $146,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $661 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49829 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 12 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delta County, so you can benchmark 49829 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 49829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49829.

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 49829, Escanaba, 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

17,347

Population

168.7

Area (sq mi)

103

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49829?

47.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$50,277

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$32,314

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

12.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49829 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,277 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,476

Total Housing Units

7,475

Occupied Units

1,001

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$661

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49829 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 123
2021 +10.8% 136
2022 +16.8% 159
2023 +1.9% 162
2024 +12.2% 182

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 645 business establishments in ZIP 49829, employing approximately 9,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $505,739,000.

645

Businesses

9,704

Employees

$505.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 112 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 84 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 68 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 59 9.2%
Construction 53 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 7.3%
Finance and insurance 45 7.0%
Manufacturing 35 5.4%
Wholesale trade 29 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 2.6%
Information 15 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 1.4%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 49829 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 49829 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49829 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49829 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49894 Wells, MI 680 4.3 mi
49837 Gladstone, MI 9,795 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delta County

49837 standard
Gladstone, MI
Pop: 9,795
49878 standard
Rapid River, MI
Pop: 3,583
49807 standard
Bark River, MI
Pop: 3,390
49880 standard
Rock, MI
Pop: 1,142
49818 standard
Cornell, MI
Pop: 988
49835 standard
Garden, MI
Pop: 802

Related Areas

Delta County Escanaba, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49829 in? ▼
ZIP code 49829 (Escanaba) is located in Delta County, Michigan. Delta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delta-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49829? ▼
ZIP code 49829 in Escanaba, MI has a population of 17,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49829 is $50,277, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49829 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49829 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49829? ▼
ZIP code 49829 has 645 business establishments employing approximately 9,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49829 are: Retail trade (112), Other services (except public administration) (84), Health care and social assistance (68). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49829 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49829? ▼
In ZIP code 49829, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49829 is 12.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49829? ▼
In ZIP code 49829, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49829 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Escanaba, MI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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