49769 ZIP Code, Pellston, MI
49769 is a ZIP code in Pellston, Michigan — mostly in Emmet County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Cheboygan County. It covers 57 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49755, 49716 and 49740. 1,718 people live here in 668 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $67,558, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pellston, MI
- County: Emmet County
- Land area: 57 sq mi
- Population: 1,718
- Median household income: $67,558
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,718 |
| Households | 668 |
| Median household income | $67,558 |
| Income per person | $28,229 |
| Median age | 34.3 |
| Homeowners | 78.1% |
| Median home value | $160,000 |
| Median rent | $1,016 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 6.1% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.3% |
| $50–75K | 25.9% |
| $75–100K | 18.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.0% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 8.4% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.9% |
| Owned outright | 21.3% |
| Rented | 15.9% |
| Vacant | 26.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.6% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.9% |
| Mobile / other | 9.6% |
Businesses in 49769
41 business establishments with 264 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 12
- Retail Trade: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49755 — Levering CDP, MI (5.3 mi)
- 49716 — Brutus CDP, MI (6.9 mi)
- 49740 — Harbor Springs city, MI (7.1 mi)
- 49706 — Brutus CDP, MI (10 mi)
- 49718 — Carp Lake CDP, MI (10.1 mi)
- 49764 — Oden CDP, MI (10.3 mi)
- 49722 — Conway CDP, MI (10.4 mi)
- 49717 (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 49769
- Pellston, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cheboygan County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Emmet County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Emmet County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Emmet County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Emmet County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Emmet County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Emmet County
Mail every home in 49769
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49769, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49769 in?
- 49769 is a Pellston, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Pellston; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49769 in?
- 49769 is mostly in Emmet County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Cheboygan County.
- What is the population of 49769?
- About 1,718 people (±271), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,642.
- What is the median household income in 49769?
- $67,558 (±$4,105), 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 49769?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49769 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49769?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49755 (5.3 mi, Levering), 49716 (6.9 mi, Brutus), 49740 (7.1 mi, Harbor Springs), 49706 (10 mi, Brutus), 49718 (10.1 mi, Carp Lake) and 49764 (10.3 mi, Oden).
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