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Manistique, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49854

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

6,469
5/sq mi
$55,944
Median income
$125,400
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49854 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1347.7 square miles in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,469 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 49854 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49854 sits at $55,944 (24% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,435. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $125,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $702 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49854 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 49854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49854.

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 49854, Manistique, 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

6,469

Population

1347.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49854?

54.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$55,944

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$36,435

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

15.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49854 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,944 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,383

Total Housing Units

3,092

Occupied Units

1,291

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$125,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$702

Median Rent

1972

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49854 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 121
2021 +9.6% 133
2022 +10.0% 146
2023 +15.2% 169
2024 +0.4% 169

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 49854, employing approximately 1,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,684,000.

170

Businesses

1,422

Employees

$66.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 21.8%
Accommodation and food services 24 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 16 9.4%
Construction 15 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.5%
Finance and insurance 9 5.3%
Manufacturing 7 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.4%
Information 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Schoolcraft County Manistique, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49854 in? ▼
ZIP code 49854 (Manistique) is located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. Schoolcraft County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schoolcraft-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49854? ▼
ZIP code 49854 in Manistique, MI has a population of 6,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49854? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49854 is $55,944, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49854? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49854 is $125,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49854? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49854 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49854? ▼
ZIP code 49854 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49854? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49854 are: Retail trade (37), Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49854? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49854 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 49854? ▼
In ZIP code 49854, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 49854? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49854 is 15.6 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 49854? ▼
In ZIP code 49854, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49854? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49854 is 13.9% 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 Manistique, 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.
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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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