49634 ZIP Code — Filer City, MI
Manistee County, Michigan
ZIP code 49634 is located in Filer City, Michigan, within Manistee County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.
172
population
0.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49634 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49634
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49634. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Filer City | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 172 |
| Population density | 662 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2152 |
| Longitude | -86.2895 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 231 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 47.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.2% | 35.4% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
172
Population
662
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$84,250
Median household income
$29,440
Per capita income
$81,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
4.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
5–9
5
3
10–14
5
5
15–19
10
3
20–24
5
7
25–34
13
15
35–44
26
7
45–54
13
4
60–64
6
15
65–74
27
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23 | 13.4% |
| 18 and over | 149 | 86.6% |
| 65 and over | 42 | 24.4% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 47.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.2% | 35.4% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.7% |
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
24.6%
$50k–$75k
10.5%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
47.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 47.4% |
| Median income | $84,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.3%
$50k–$100k
43.9%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 74.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% |
| 3 or more | 47.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 38 | 66.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 33.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 52.6% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 27.7% |
| Married | 66.1% | 41.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 30.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
42.9%
Some college, no degree
47.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
4.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 48.5% |
| High school | 7 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 30.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Transportation & utilities
18.3%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Wholesale trade
11.9%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Other services
4.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.4% |
| Service | 25.7% |
| Sales & office | 35.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.1% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 95.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 4.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.6% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 12.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 172 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 172 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 172 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 172 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 31 | 18% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 25 | 14.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49634
What city is ZIP code 49634 in?
ZIP code 49634 is primarily assigned to Filer City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49634 in?
ZIP code 49634 falls within Manistee County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49634?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 49634 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 49634 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49634?
The median home value in ZIP code 49634 is $81,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 49634?
ZIP code 49634 has an estimated population of 172 residents, with a density of 664 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49634 in?
ZIP code 49634 observes the EST timezone.