Zip code 49744: Herron, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49744?

49744 is assigned to Herron, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49744 in?

49744 is in Alpena County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49744?

About 934 people live in 49744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49744?

The median household income in 49744 is $77,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 49744?

The closest zip codes to 49744 are 49753, 49747, 49707, 49766, 49746.

Residential delivery areaAlpena CountyEastern Time

Population

934

Median household income

$78K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$194K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49744

49744 is a rural zip code in Herron, Michigan (Alpena County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 934 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $77,500 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $194,400, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 49744 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate89.3%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%302nd of 958 in MI
Unemployment rate8.1%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%158th of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy15.4%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%382nd of 958 in MI
Self-employed workers13.3%
84th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%193rd of 961 in MI
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%314th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers11.3%
74th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%267th of 961 in MI
Government workers16.1%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%187th of 961 in MI
Broadband access93.8%
64th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%172nd of 958 in MI
Residents under 1823%
58th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%275th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%409th of 959 in MI
Median household income$77,500
47th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875330th of 952 in MI
Average commute25.3 min
45th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min481st of 941 in MI
Residents 65 and older15.4%
41st
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%790th of 962 in MI
Median age36.1
28th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2833rd of 962 in MI
Uninsured rate4.5%
27th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%479th of 961 in MI
Per capita income$30,429
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735750th of 962 in MI
Median home value$194,400
20th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600465th of 946 in MI
Work from home6.1%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%778th of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$34,338
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178859th of 960 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%819th of 961 in MI
Diversity index12.6
6th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3758th of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.361
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465851st of 958 in MI
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi813th of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%794th of 962 in MI
Population934
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761825th of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%884th of 931 in MI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%840th of 961 in MI

Measure	49744	Alpena	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Homeownership rateStrength	89.3%	80%	73.2%	65.2%	95th	302nd of 958
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.1%	6.2%	5.7%	5.2%	87th	158th of 961
Housing vacancy	15.4%	17.1%	11.8%	10.1%	87th	382nd of 958
Self-employed workers	13.3%	10.2%	8.6%	10%	84th	193rd of 961
Veterans	7.9%	9.8%	5.8%	6.2%	76th	314th of 962
Healthcare workers	11.3%	12.6%	10.1%	9.7%	74th	267th of 961
Government workers	16.1%	10.7%	11.6%	14.5%	66th	187th of 961
Broadband access	93.8%	85.1%	90.5%	91%	64th	172nd of 958
Residents under 18	23%	18.5%	21.2%	22%	58th	275th of 962
Poverty rate	11.9%	18%	13.2%	12.5%	55th	409th of 959
Median household income	$77,500	$53,950	$72,875	$80,734	47th	330th of 952
Average commute	25.3 min	17.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	45th	481st of 941
Residents 65 and older	15.4%	25.2%	18.6%	17.2%	41st	790th of 962
Median age	36.1	47.8	40.2	38.9	28th	833rd of 962
Uninsured rate	4.5%	5.2%	4.9%	8.4%	27th	479th of 961
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,429	$34,583	$40,735	$44,673	20th	750th of 962
Median home value	$194,400	$153,900	$231,600	$332,700	20th	465th of 946
Work from home	6.1%	7.8%	13.5%	15.1%	12th	778th of 961
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,338	$38,968	$47,178	$49,666	7th	859th of 960
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	18.3%	32.4%	35.7%	6th	819th of 961
Diversity index	12.6	14.5	45.3	61.4	6th	758th of 962
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.361	0.468	0.465	0.483	4th	851st of 958
Population density	25/sq mi	51/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	813th of 962
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	1.2%	7.2%	14.1%	3rd	794th of 962
Population	934	28,880	10,077,761	334,922,499	1st	825th of 962
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	51.2%	50.4%	51.1%	1st	884th of 931
Tech workers	0%	1.9%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	840th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

16%

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.1

Under 18

23%

65 and over

15.4%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

12.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 336
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 81.5%
Married couples: 60.4%
Living alone: 16.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

24%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49744

$77,500

Alpena Co.

$53,950

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,429

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.361

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49744

$194,400

Alpena Co.

$153,900

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49744

—

Alpena Co.

$673

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 397
Owner-occupied: 89.3%
Vacant: 15.4%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

33%

20–29

27%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

11%

Production

11%

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Other services

14%

Education

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,338

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49744	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,441	$74,888
Service	$21,935	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,839	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,089	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,531	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

34%

Some college

30%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 93.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 4.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Herron
State: Michigan
County: Alpena County
Center point: 44.9931° N, 83.6571° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 49744

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49753	Lachine, MI	6.1 mi	1,706	$57,292	$152,800
49747	Hubbard Lake, MI	11 mi	2,177	$73,233	$179,500
49707	Alpena, MI	11 mi	21,881	$51,396	$153,700
49766	Ossineke, MI	13 mi	2,565	$61,346	$161,800
49746	Hillman, MI	15 mi	3,284	$47,432	$164,400
48762	Spruce, MI	16 mi	930	$73,421	$214,900
49776	Posen, MI	17 mi	1,866	$59,000	$149,300
48728	Curran, MI	19 mi	328	$46,250	$108,800
48705	Barton City, MI	21 mi	521	$65,104	$120,300
48721	Black River, MI	21 mi	406	$60,500	$226,700
48619	Comins, MI	21 mi	415	$46,422	$165,100
48742	Lincoln, MI	21 mi	1,805	$66,477	$170,300

Questions about 49744

What city is zip code 49744?

49744 is assigned to Herron, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49744 in?

49744 is in Alpena County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49744?

About 934 people live in 49744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49744 in?

49744 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49744?

The median household income in 49744 is $77,500.

What zip codes are near 49744?

The closest zip codes to 49744 are 49753, 49747, 49707, 49766, 49746.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49744, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.