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Alger County
Deerton, MI
49822
49822 ZIP Code — Deerton, MI
Alger County, Michigan
ZIP code 49822 is located in
Deerton ,
Michigan ,
within Alger County .
It covers approximately 58.07 square miles and serves a population of
225 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49822
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,964. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49822 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
225
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
58.07 sq mi
Water area
1.21 sq mi
Latitude
46.4627
Longitude
-86.9898
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.7%
54.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
11.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$41,964
Median household income
$212,500
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 36 16.0% 18 and over 189 84.0% 65 and over 79 35.1% Median age 46.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 220 96.1% Hispanic or Latino 4 1.7% Two or more races 4 1.7% Other race 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.7%
54.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
11.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 27.6% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 14.3% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 12.4% $200k+ 8.6% Median income $41,964
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $212,500 Median rent / month $931 Owner occupied 78.1% Renter occupied 21.9% Vacant 58.5% Single-family detached 90.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.5% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 17.0% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 15.8% 1960–1969 5.1% 1950–1959 13.0% 1940–1949 7.9% 1939 or earlier 11.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 38.7% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 15.4% 4 bedrooms 8.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 41.0% 2 vehicles 32.4% 3 or more 25.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 70.5% Wood 26.7% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 50 47.6% Cohabiting couple 2 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 44 41.9% Female householder, no spouse 9 8.6% Households with children under 18 13 12.4% Households with seniors (65+) 62 59.0% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.3% 21.7% Married 50.0% 67.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.6% Divorced 26.7% 7.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.8% Bachelor's or higher 30.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 20.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 13 33.3% High school 15 38.5% College / grad school 3 7.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.8%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.2% Service 23.1% Sales & office 24.2% Natural resources & construction 9.9% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.1% Government 8.8% Self-employed 1.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.4% Carpool 8.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 4.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 21.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.9% Retirement income 21.0% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.2% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 37.6% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.7% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 20.9% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 7.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 71.6% Cholesterol screening 94.7% Teeth loss 10.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 18.5%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 27.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.9% Public insurance 53.3% No insurance 0.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 217 96.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 224 99.6% Born in same state 224 99.6% Born in different state 164 72.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 40 17.8% French 33 14.7% German 4 1.8% Arab 3 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Irish 2 0.9% English 2 0.9% Polish 2 0.9% Dutch 2 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.7% Internet access 77.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49822
What city is ZIP code 49822 in?
ZIP code 49822 is primarily assigned to Deerton, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49822 in?
ZIP code 49822 falls within Alger County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49822 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 49822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49822 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 49822 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49822 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 49822 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49822?
The median household income in ZIP code 49822 is $41,964, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49822 in?
ZIP code 49822 observes the EST timezone.
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