49707 ZIP Code, Alpena, MI
49707 is a ZIP code in Alpena, Michigan in Alpena County. It covers 215 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49744, 49766 and 49777. 21,881 people live here in 10,231 households. With about 102 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $51,396, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 48.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alpena, MI
- County: Alpena County
- Land area: 215 sq mi
- Population: 21,881
- Median household income: $51,396
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,881 |
| Households | 10,231 |
| Median household income | $51,396 |
| Income per person | $34,842 |
| Median age | 48.5 |
| Homeowners | 77.0% |
| Median home value | $153,700 |
| Median rent | $662 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% |
| Broadband internet | 85.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 8.8% |
| $15–25K | 11.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 14.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.0% |
| $100–150K | 14.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.2% |
| 65–74 | 14.7% |
| 75+ | 11.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 35.0% |
| Rented | 19.5% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.0% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 8.9% |
| 5–19 units | 3.8% |
| 20+ units | 4.4% |
| Mobile / other | 3.0% |
Businesses in 49707
707 business establishments with 9,642 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 117
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 89
- Manufacturing: 87
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 85
- Construction: 71
- Accommodation and Food Services: 57
- Finance and Insurance: 34
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 32
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49744 (11.3 mi)
- 49766 — Ossineke CDP, MI (13 mi)
- 49777 — Presque Isle Harbor CDP, MI (13.2 mi)
- 49776 — Posen village, MI (13.8 mi)
- 49753 (15.6 mi)
- 49747 — Hubbard Lake CDP, MI (19.4 mi)
- 48762 — Hubbard Lake CDP, MI (20.4 mi)
- 48721 (21.8 mi)
Areas that include 49707
- Alpena, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Alpena County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Alpena County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Alpena County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Alpena County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Alpena County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Alpena County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Alpena County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Alpena County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49707, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49707 in?
- 49707 is a Alpena, MI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Alpena; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49707 in?
- 49707 is in Alpena County.
- What is the population of 49707?
- About 21,881 people (±397), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,243.
- What is the median household income in 49707?
- $51,396 (±$3,261), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49707?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49707 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49707?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49744 (11.3 mi), 49766 (13 mi, Ossineke), 49777 (13.2 mi, Presque Isle Harbor), 49776 (13.8 mi, Posen), 49753 (15.6 mi) and 49747 (19.4 mi, Hubbard Lake).
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