| ZIP Code | 49735 |
|---|---|
| City | Gaylord |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Otsego County |
| Area Code | 231/989 |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft |
| Latitude | 44.998087 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.670164 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,511 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 1,733 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 2,191 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,780 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,092 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,050 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,800 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $876/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,551 |
| Vacant Units | 2,486 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,551 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,486 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 49735 is located in Gaylord, Michigan, within Otsego County. With a population of 20,678, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 49735 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,050 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49735 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $876 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 49735 is primarily White (93.09%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49735 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49735 in Gaylord, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,678 residents, a median household income of $69,050, and a median home value of $200,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.