| ZIP Code | 49791 |
|---|---|
| City | Topinabee |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Cheboygan County |
| Area Code | 231 |
| Elevation | 593 ft |
| Latitude | 45.481006 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.599373 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26031 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 68.1 yrs ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 58 (41.7%) |
| Some College | 25 (18%) |
| Associates | 12 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,750 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 252 |
| Vacant Units | 182 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 252 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 182 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 49791 is located in Topinabee, Michigan, within Cheboygan County. With a population of 148, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 68.1 years. Economically, 49791 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49791 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 49791 is primarily White (84.46%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 49791 in Topinabee, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 148 residents, a median household income of $64,750, and a median home value of $225,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.