| ZIP Code | 49831 |
|---|---|
| City | Felch |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Dickinson County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 1,170 ft |
| Latitude | 46.056687 |
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| Longitude | -87.729011 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.4 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 194 (47.8%) |
| Some College | 41 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 55 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 53 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 62 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $123,200 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 501 |
| Vacant Units | 239 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 501 |
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| Vacant | 239 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 49831 is located in Felch, Michigan, within Dickinson County. With a population of 543, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.4 years. Economically, 49831 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49831 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,200 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 49831 is primarily White (96.13%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49831 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 49831 in Felch, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 543 residents, a median household income of $73,500, and a median home value of $123,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.