49707 ZIP Code — Alpena, MI

Alpena County, Michigan

ZIP code 49707 is located in Alpena, Michigan, within Alpena County. It covers approximately 215.45 square miles and serves a population of 22,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49707

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,094. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49707 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,009

population

215.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49707 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49707

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49707. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alpena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49766 Ossineke (9.8 mi) 49744 Herron (10.9 mi) 49753 Lachine (14.5 mi) 49776 Posen (14.5 mi) 49777 Presque Isle (14.6 mi) 49747 Hubbard Lake (16.9 mi) 48762 Spruce (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,009
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	215.45 sq mi
Water area	41.75 sq mi
Latitude	45.0733
Longitude	-83.4729
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	57.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	26.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

22,009

Population

102

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$48,094

Median household income

$31,278

Per capita income

$125,800

Median home value

$618

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

9,544

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

451

Under 5

455

538

5–9

543

587

10–14

592

650

15–19

656

463

20–24

467

1,180

25–34

1,190

1,254

35–44

1,266

1,294

45–54

1,306

868

55–59

876

994

60–64

1,003

1,475

65–74

1,489

830

75–84

837

371

85+

374

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,021	18.3%
18 and over	17,988	81.7%
65 and over	5,376	24.4%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	20,774	92.4%
Two or more races	781	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	484	2.2%
Black or African American	209	0.9%
Asian	109	0.5%
Other race	98	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	57.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	26.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$48,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,800
Median rent / month	$618
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.1%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	6.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,038	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	907	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,110	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,972	29.6%
Households with children under 18	2,187	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,758	37.5%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	21.7%
Married	46.0%	45.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.4%
Widowed	3.2%	13.2%
Divorced	18.7%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	199	5.1%
Kindergarten	190	4.8%
Elementary school	1,772	45.0%
High school	1,152	29.3%
College / grad school	622	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,869	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,103	95.9%
Spanish	71	0.3%
Other Indo-European	35	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,691	98.6%
Born in same state	21,588	98.1%
Born in different state	19,196	87.2%
Foreign born	103	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	318	1.4%
Not a US citizen	148	46.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,244	10.2%
French	1,925	8.7%
Arab	1,893	8.6%
German	825	3.7%
Polish	492	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	218	1%
Irish	134	0.6%
Dutch	111	0.5%
Norwegian	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	88.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49707

What city is ZIP code 49707 in?

ZIP code 49707 is primarily assigned to Alpena, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49707 in?

ZIP code 49707 falls within Alpena County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49707 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49707 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49707?

18% of residents in ZIP code 49707 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49707?

The median home value in ZIP code 49707 is $125,800.

Does ZIP code 49707 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49707 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49707 in?

ZIP code 49707 observes the EST timezone.