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Mackinac County
Engadine, MI
49827
49827 ZIP Code — Engadine, MI
Mackinac County, Michigan
ZIP code 49827 is located in
Engadine ,
Michigan ,
within Mackinac County .
It covers approximately 112.62 square miles and serves a population of
1,203 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49827
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 $99,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 49827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,203
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
112.62 sq mi
Water area
2.76 sq mi
Latitude
46.1780
Longitude
-85.5617
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.0%
50.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.8%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$43,750
Median household income
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 366 30.4% 18 and over 837 69.6% 65 and over 268 22.3% Median age 39.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
9%
Group Count % White 1,062 87.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 109 9% Two or more races 32 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.0%
50.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.6%
2.8%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.1% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 11.3% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 27.9% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 11.1% $100k–$150k 11.5% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $43,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,700 Median rent / month $771 Owner occupied 75.8% Renter occupied 24.2% Vacant 41.2% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 8.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 8.5% 1990–1999 16.2% 1980–1989 9.8% 1970–1979 11.1% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 15.9% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 15.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 10.0% 2 bedrooms 33.6% 3 bedrooms 38.2% 4 bedrooms 8.9% 5+ bedrooms 8.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 35.3% 2 vehicles 32.2% 3 or more 24.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.9% Electricity 7.1% Propane / LP gas 27.7% Wood 29.0% No fuel used 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 265 58.8% Cohabiting couple 61 13.5% Male householder, no spouse 71 15.7% Female householder, no spouse 54 12.0% Households with children under 18 170 37.7% Households with seniors (65+) 191 42.4% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 25.4% Married 64.3% 59.6% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 1.4% 6.0% Divorced 10.7% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.9% Bachelor's or higher 19.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 4.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 229 79.5% High school 39 13.5% College / grad school 6 2.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Public administration
16.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Professional & management
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.5% Service 21.6% Sales & office 24.3% Natural resources & construction 18.6% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 48.4% Government 34.4% Self-employed 14.8% Unpaid family workers 2.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.7% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.1% Work from home 9.8% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 23.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.9% Retirement income 26.8% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 39.8% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 36.6% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 24.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.0% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 67.0% Cholesterol screening 92.7% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 91 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.7% Under 18 5.7% 18–64 years 8.6% 65 and over 26.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.2% Public insurance 52.6% No insurance 19.5% Uninsured under 19 37.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,118 92.9% Spanish 56 5.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 56 5.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,201 99.8% Born in same state 1,201 99.8% Born in different state 921 76.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.2% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 136 11.3% Arab 75 6.2% French 67 5.6% German 21 1.7%
Ancestry Count % English 12 1% Dutch 6 0.5% Polish 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 89.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49827
What city is ZIP code 49827 in?
ZIP code 49827 is primarily assigned to Engadine, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49827 in?
ZIP code 49827 falls within Mackinac County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49827 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 49827 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 49827 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 49827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49827?
20% of residents in ZIP code 49827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49827 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 49827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49827 in?
ZIP code 49827 observes the EST timezone.
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