49721 ZIP Code, Cheboygan, MI
49721 is a ZIP code in Cheboygan, Michigan in Cheboygan County. It covers 267 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49791, 49749 and 49775. 13,891 people live here in 5,904 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $61,174, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 50.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cheboygan, MI
- County: Cheboygan County
- Land area: 267 sq mi
- Population: 13,891
- Median household income: $61,174
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,891 |
| Households | 5,904 |
| Median household income | $61,174 |
| Income per person | $35,437 |
| Median age | 50.6 |
| Homeowners | 83.4% |
| Median home value | $172,200 |
| Median rent | $732 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 14.3% |
| $50–75K | 21.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.9% |
| $100–150K | 14.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65–74 | 18.3% |
| 75+ | 10.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.4% |
| Owned outright | 27.7% |
| Rented | 11.4% |
| Vacant | 30.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.4% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.9% |
| Mobile / other | 7.5% |
Businesses in 49721
414 business establishments with 2,965 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 75
- Construction: 62
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 53
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 53
- Accommodation and Food Services: 40
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 22
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49791 (9.5 mi)
- 49749 — Indian River CDP, MI (12.2 mi)
- 49775 (13.6 mi)
- 49716 — Brutus CDP, MI (14.9 mi)
- 49717 (15.2 mi)
- 49705 (15.6 mi)
- 49701 — Mackinaw City village, MI (18 mi)
- 49706 — Brutus CDP, MI (18.3 mi)
Areas that include 49721
- Cheboygan, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cheboygan County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cheboygan County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in Cheboygan County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49721, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49721 in?
- 49721 is a Cheboygan, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Cheboygan; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49721 in?
- 49721 is in Cheboygan County.
- What is the population of 49721?
- About 13,891 people (±352), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,058.
- What is the median household income in 49721?
- $61,174 (±$2,850), 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 49721?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49721 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49721?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49791 (9.5 mi), 49749 (12.2 mi, Indian River), 49775 (13.6 mi), 49716 (14.9 mi, Brutus), 49717 (15.2 mi) and 49705 (15.6 mi).
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