49733 ZIP Code — Frederic, MI

Crawford County, Michigan

ZIP code 49733 is located in Frederic, Michigan, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 107.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49733

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 $133,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,924. 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,657

population

107.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frederic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49738 Grayling (6.2 mi) 49739 Grayling (9.6 mi) 49735 Gaylord (13.3 mi) 49659 Mancelona (18.7 mi) 49730 Elmira (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,657
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	107.64 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	44.7999
Longitude	-84.6878
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	50.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	12.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,657

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$60,924

Median household income

$31,729

Per capita income

$133,100

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

1,434

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

103

123

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	16.1%
18 and over	1,391	83.9%
65 and over	428	25.8%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,569	93.4%
Two or more races	62	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.3%
Asian	19	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	50.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	12.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$60,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,100
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	53.1%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	57.5%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	22.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	378	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	48	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	122	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	167	23.4%
Households with children under 18	147	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	43.2%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	18.4%
Married	54.7%	52.0%
Separated	3.0%	1.7%
Widowed	6.3%	9.0%
Divorced	10.5%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	19.3%
Kindergarten	14	5.2%
Elementary school	73	27.0%
High school	97	35.9%
College / grad school	34	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 19.9%

Public administration 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Professional & management 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 5.2%

Construction 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,584	95.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,608	97.0%
Born in same state	1,608	97.0%
Born in different state	1,225	73.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	3.0%
Not a US citizen	28	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	330	19.9%
French	239	14.4%
German	69	4.2%
Arab	59	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	3.1%
Dutch	23	1.4%
Polish	13	0.8%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49733

What city is ZIP code 49733 in?

ZIP code 49733 is primarily assigned to Frederic, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49733 in?

ZIP code 49733 falls within Crawford County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49733 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 49733 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49733 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 49733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49733 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49733?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 49733 in?

ZIP code 49733 observes the EST timezone.