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Emmet County
Alanson, MI
49706
49706 ZIP Code — Alanson, MI
Emmet County, Michigan
ZIP code 49706 is located in
Alanson ,
Michigan ,
within Emmet County .
It covers approximately 58.53 square miles and serves a population of
4,857 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49706
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,081. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49706 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,857
Population density
83 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
58.53 sq mi
Water area
2.13 sq mi
Latitude
45.4416
Longitude
-84.7686
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.6%
42.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.4%
33.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
17.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.2%
6.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$59,081
Median household income
$189,100
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 870 17.9% 18 and over 3,987 82.1% 65 and over 992 20.4% Median age 36.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
8%
Black or African American
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 3,995 79.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 402 8% Two or more races 281 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 170 3.4% Other race 149 3% Black or African American 11 0.2% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10 0.2% Asian 9 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.6%
42.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.4%
33.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
17.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.2%
6.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 22.9% $75k–$100k 16.1% $100k–$150k 11.1% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 7.8% Median income $59,081
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $189,100 Median rent / month $784 Owner occupied 78.9% Renter occupied 21.1% Vacant 27.2% Single-family detached 72.8% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 19.6% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.23
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.5% 2000–2009 18.5% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 23.5% 1970–1979 14.0% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 4.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 13.7% 2 bedrooms 27.9% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 12.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 42.5% 2 vehicles 38.4% 3 or more 18.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.2% Electricity 9.0% Propane / LP gas 38.0% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 9.2% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,201 54.6% Cohabiting couple 168 7.6% Male householder, no spouse 342 15.6% Female householder, no spouse 488 22.2% Households with children under 18 630 28.6% Households with seniors (65+) 742 33.7% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.2% 23.8% Married 60.9% 53.5% Separated 0.6% 3.8% Widowed 1.5% 8.0% Divorced 8.8% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.0% Bachelor's or higher 21.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 1.4% Kindergarten 24 3.1% Elementary school 323 42.3% High school 134 17.5% College / grad school 272 35.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.8%
Public administration
9.9%
Professional & management
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.5% Service 24.9% Sales & office 19.9% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 13.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.4% Government 13.6% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.2% Carpool 8.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 5.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
53.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.8% Retirement income 18.7% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 4.9% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 33.9% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 19.2% No physical activity 21.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.8% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 15.4% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 68.0% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 325 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 36.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.8% Public insurance 45.4% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 6.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,494 92.5% Spanish 12 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,828 99.4% Born in same state 4,812 99.1% Born in different state 3,863 79.5% Foreign born 16 0.3% Naturalized citizen 29 0.6% Not a US citizen 22 75.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 575 11.8% Arab 449 9.2% Italian 349 7.2% Irish 169 3.5% Polish 130 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 95 2% English 84 1.7% German 54 1.1% Norwegian 23 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.3% Internet access 96.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49706
What city is ZIP code 49706 in?
ZIP code 49706 is primarily assigned to Alanson, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49706 in?
ZIP code 49706 falls within Emmet County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49706 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 49706 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49706?
The median home value in ZIP code 49706 is $189,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 49706?
ZIP code 49706 has an estimated population of 4,857 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49706?
The median household income in ZIP code 49706 is $59,081, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49706 in?
ZIP code 49706 observes the EST timezone.
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