| ZIP Code | 49657 |
|---|---|
| City | Mc Bain |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Missaukee County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft |
| Latitude | 44.215267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.183625 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,016 (42.6%) |
| Some College | 311 (13%) |
| Associates | 357 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 257 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 415 (17.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,896 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,700 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $806/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,568 |
| Vacant Units | 208 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,568 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 208 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 49657 is located in Mc Bain, Michigan, within Missaukee County. With a population of 3,875, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 49657 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,896 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49657 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $806 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 49657 is primarily White (89.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49657 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 49657 in Mc Bain, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,875 residents, a median household income of $69,896, and a median home value of $181,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.