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Emmet County
Brutus, MI
49716
49716 ZIP Code — Brutus, MI
Emmet County, Michigan
ZIP code 49716 is located in
Brutus ,
Michigan ,
within Emmet County .
It covers approximately 22.87 square miles and serves a population of
967 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49716
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,208. 39% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 49716 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
967
Population density
42 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
22.87 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
45.5066
Longitude
-84.7205
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.3%
42.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
31.6%
33.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
23.9%
17.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
5.2%
6.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$90,208
Median household income
$238,000
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 223 23.1% 18 and over 744 76.9% 65 and over 204 21.1% Median age 38.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.9%
Black or African American
1.4%
Group Count % White 884 91.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 47 4.9% Two or more races 22 2.3% Black or African American 14 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.3%
42.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
31.6%
33.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
23.9%
17.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
5.2%
6.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.3% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 3.4% $25k–$35k 11.9% $35k–$50k 7.4% $50k–$75k 14.2% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 23.2% $150k–$200k 13.6% $200k+ 6.2% Median income $90,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $238,000 Median rent / month $889 Owner occupied 93.8% Renter occupied 6.2% Vacant 44.1% Single-family detached 95.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 3.6% 2000–2009 14.3% 1990–1999 25.5% 1980–1989 8.1% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 17.1% 1950–1959 8.7% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 10.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.9% 1 bedroom 3.6% 2 bedrooms 18.7% 3 bedrooms 36.3% 4 bedrooms 25.4% 5+ bedrooms 11.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.1% 1 vehicle 21.5% 2 vehicles 40.8% 3 or more 28.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.5% Electricity 7.6% Propane / LP gas 40.8% Fuel oil 3.1% Wood 15.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 240 68.0% Cohabiting couple 33 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 30 8.5% Female householder, no spouse 50 14.2% Households with children under 18 152 43.1% Households with seniors (65+) 128 36.3% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 25.2% Married 65.7% 60.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.3% 3.6% Divorced 9.0% 10.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 33.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 1.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 74 33.3% High school 83 37.4% College / grad school 62 27.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Professional & management
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.1% Service 19.6% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 17.2% Production & transportation 14.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.3% Government 14.3% Self-employed 17.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.5% Carpool 15.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 22.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.1% Retirement income 22.9% Supplemental Security 1.7% Cash public assistance 5.4% Food stamps / SNAP 5.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 38.5% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 35.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 21.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 68.5% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 13.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 5.5%
Disability % Any disability 9.7% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 13.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.6% Public insurance 36.5% No insurance 15.7% Uninsured under 19 19.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 899 93.0% Spanish 23 2.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 23 2.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 945 97.7% Born in same state 945 97.7% Born in different state 744 76.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 22 2.3% Not a US citizen 8 36.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 123 12.7% Italian 91 9.4% Arab 74 7.7% English 24 2.5%
Ancestry Count % German 13 1.3% Polish 11 1.1% Dutch 6 0.6% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.5% Internet access 94.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49716
What city is ZIP code 49716 in?
ZIP code 49716 is primarily assigned to Brutus, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49716 in?
ZIP code 49716 falls within Emmet County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49716 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49716 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49716 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 49716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 49716?
ZIP code 49716 has an estimated population of 967 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49716?
The median household income in ZIP code 49716 is $90,208, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49716 in?
ZIP code 49716 observes the EST timezone.
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