| ZIP Code | 49766 |
|---|---|
| City | Ossineke |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Alpena County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 579 ft |
| Latitude | 44.908297 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.432043 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.7 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 11.8% ▲ 141% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 517 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 248 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 342 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 327 (18.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 304 (17.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,806 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,400 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $691/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,257 |
| Vacant Units | 248 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 248 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 49766 is located in Ossineke, Michigan, within Alpena County. With a population of 2,498, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.7 years. Economically, 49766 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,806 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49766 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $691 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 49766 is primarily White (98.60%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49766 stands at 11.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 49766 in Ossineke, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,498 residents, a median household income of $56,806, and a median home value of $155,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.