Zip code 49759: Millersburg, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 49759
49759 is a rural zip code in Millersburg, Michigan (Presque Isle County), covering 157 sq mi of land. About 1,376 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 62.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,944 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $646 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.9 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and transportation and moving goods.
How 49759 compares
- Median age62.799thU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.234th of 962 in MI
- Housing vacancy52.7%99thU.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%72nd of 958 in MI
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%38th of 962 in MI
- Veterans15.3%98thU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%34th of 962 in MI
- Homeownership rate90.2%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%270th of 958 in MI
- 89thU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%144th of 961 in MI
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%294th of 961 in MI
- Poverty rate12.8%60thU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%362nd of 959 in MI
- 58thU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%423rd of 961 in MI
- Average commute26.9 min55thU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min365th of 941 in MI
- Per capita income$36,86840thU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735448th of 962 in MI
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%426th of 961 in MI
- Work from home8.2%23rdU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%605th of 961 in MI
- 20thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465626th of 958 in MI
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%586th of 961 in MI
- Median home value$181,30017thU.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600518th of 946 in MI
- Median household income$56,94416thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875737th of 952 in MI
- Broadband access85.6%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%665th of 958 in MI
- Median earnings per worker$37,01414thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178785th of 960 in MI
- Uninsured rate3.1%13thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%714th of 961 in MI
- Diversity index17.310thU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3570th of 962 in MI
- 10thU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%765th of 961 in MI
- 7thU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%642nd of 962 in MI
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%727th of 931 in MI
- Residents under 1811.4%3rdU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%888th of 962 in MI
- Population1,3762ndU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761762nd of 962 in MI
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129812th of 851 in MI
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi903rd of 962 in MI
| Measure | 49759 | Presque Isle | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.7 | 56.1 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 34th of 962 | |
| Housing vacancy | 52.7% | 32.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 72nd of 958 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 43.8% | 33.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 38th of 962 | |
| Veterans | 15.3% | 11.3% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 34th of 962 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.2% | 88.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 270th of 958 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.6% | 11% | 8.6% | 10% | 144th of 961 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 294th of 961 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.8% | 14% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 362nd of 959 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 423rd of 961 | |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 26.7 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 365th of 941 | |
| Per capita income | $36,868 | $38,038 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 448th of 962 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 21.4% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 426th of 961 | |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 605th of 961 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.399 | 0.439 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 626th of 958 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 586th of 961 | |
| Median home value | $181,300 | $151,300 | $231,600 | $332,700 | 518th of 946 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,944 | $59,321 | $72,875 | $80,734 | 737th of 952 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.6% | 85.1% | 90.5% | 91% | 665th of 958 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,014 | $45,989 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 785th of 960 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 714th of 961 | |
| Diversity index | 17.3 | 11.1 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 570th of 962 | |
| Government workers | 8.5% | 12.6% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 765th of 961 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% | 1.1% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 642nd of 962 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 32.3% | 54.4% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 727th of 931 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.4% | 15.4% | 21.2% | 22% | 888th of 962 | |
| Population | 1,376 | 13,209 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 762nd of 962 | |
| Median gross rent | $646 | $683 | $1,129 | $1,413 | 812th of 851 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 20/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 903rd of 962 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White91%
- Black1%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 724
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 61.9%
- Married couples
- 53.9%
- Living alone
- 35.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 15.3%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,532
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Vacant
- 52.7%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 32.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 1.6%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 49759 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $42,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,222 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $48,594 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,429 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.7%
- Households with broadband
- 85.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 41.2%
- No internet access
- 13.3%
- Without health insurance
- 3.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Millersburg
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Presque Isle County
- Center point
- 45.4175° N, 84.0961° W
- Land area
- 157 sq mi
- Water area
- 6.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 49759
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49765 | Onaway, MI | 9.6 mi | $57,404 |
| 49792 | Tower, MI · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 49779 | Rogers City, MI | 12 mi | $53,465 |
| 49743 | Hawks, MI | 14 mi | $52,969 |
| 49705 | Afton, MI | 18 mi | $77,500 |
| 49721 | Cheboygan, MI | 21 mi | $61,174 |
| 49761 | Mullett Lake, MI · PO box | 23 mi | — |
| 49749 | Indian River, MI | 24 mi | $65,608 |
| 49776 | Posen, MI | 24 mi | $59,000 |
| 49791 | Topinabee, MI | 25 mi | $59,750 |
| 49746 | Hillman, MI | 26 mi | $47,432 |
| 49799 | Wolverine, MI | 26 mi | $58,235 |
Zip codes like 49759 elsewhere
Questions about 49759
What city is zip code 49759?
49759 is assigned to Millersburg, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 49759 in?
49759 is in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
What is the population of 49759?
About 1,376 people live in 49759, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 49759 in?
49759 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 49759?
The median household income in 49759 is $56,944.
What zip codes are near 49759?
The closest zip codes to 49759 are 49765, 49792, 49779, 49743, 49705.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49759, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.