Mc Millan, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49853

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

1,278
3/sq mi
$54,563
Median income
$166,400
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Millan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49853 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 440.7 square miles in Mc Millan, Luce County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,278 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 49853 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49853 sits at $54,563 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,578. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $166,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $744 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 49853 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 49853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49853.

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 49853, Mc Millan, 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

1,278

Population

440.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49853?

57.4

Median Age

57.8%

Male

42.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,563

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$34,578

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49853 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,563 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,333

Total Housing Units

699

Occupied Units

634

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$166,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$744

Median Rent

1980

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 49853, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,876,000.

21

Businesses

149

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49853 in?
ZIP code 49853 (Mc Millan) is located in Luce County, Michigan. Luce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/luce-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49853?
ZIP code 49853 in Mc Millan, MI has a population of 1,278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49853?
The median household income in ZIP 49853 is $54,563, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49853?
The median home value in ZIP 49853 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49853 is White at 93.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49853?
ZIP code 49853 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49853 are: Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49853?
In ZIP code 49853, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 49853?
In ZIP code 49853, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49853 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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