| ZIP Code | 49755 |
|---|---|
| City | Levering |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Emmet County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 906 ft |
| Latitude | 45.643275 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.827509 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 66% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 55 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 458 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 231 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 200 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 152 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 298 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,121 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,400 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $894/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,303 |
| Vacant Units | 455 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,303 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 455 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 49755 is located in Levering, Michigan, within Emmet County. With a population of 1,858, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.4 years. Economically, 49755 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,121 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49755 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $894 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 49755 is primarily White (86.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49755 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 49755 in Levering, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,858 residents, a median household income of $61,121, and a median home value of $171,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.