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 Moderate-density area
- $50,277
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49829 (Escanaba, MI) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.8 in 2023 to 181.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49829 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan, home to 17,347 residents across 168.7 square miles, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49829 reports a modest median household income of $50,277 (31% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,314. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,300 (33% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $661; owner occupancy is 70.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 12 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delta County, so 49829 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 49829
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Escanaba, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49829.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 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 49829, Escanaba, 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
17,347
Population
168.7
Area (sq mi)
103
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49829?
47.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$50,277
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$32,314
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
12.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49829 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Escanaba, 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)
$50,277 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
8,476housing units
8,476
Total Housing Units
7,475
Occupied Units
1,001
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49829 vs 49894 →
ZIP 49829 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49829
Escanaba (49829)
17,347 residents
- 49837
Gladstone (49837)
9,795 residents
- 49894 680
Wells (49894)
680 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49829 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49829 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49894
Wells (49894)
$93,828 median income
- 49837
Gladstone (49837)
$64,306 median income
- 49829
Escanaba (49829)
$50,277 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49829, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,347 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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