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Mackinac County
Gould City, MI
49838
49838 ZIP Code — Gould City, MI
Mackinac County, Michigan
ZIP code 49838 is located in
Gould City ,
Michigan ,
within Mackinac County .
It covers approximately 135.62 square miles and serves a population of
391 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49838
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 $176,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $36,711. 60% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 49838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
391
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
135.62 sq mi
Water area
11.88 sq mi
Latitude
46.0585
Longitude
-85.7357
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.2%
50.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
19.7%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
7.3%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.8%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$36,711
Median household income
$176,900
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 25 6.4% 18 and over 366 93.6% 65 and over 159 40.7% Median age 60.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
6.1%
Group Count % White 341 86.5% Two or more races 26 6.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 24 6.1% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.2%
50.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
19.7%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
7.3%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.8%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 31.0% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 5.3% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $36,711
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $176,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.7% Renter occupied 5.3% Vacant 61.8% Single-family detached 86.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.4% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 11.0% 1990–1999 18.6% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 15.1% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 10.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 12.2% 2 bedrooms 41.5% 3 bedrooms 36.0% 4 bedrooms 8.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 30.5% 2 vehicles 35.8% 3 or more 31.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 8.4% Propane / LP gas 67.3% Fuel oil 4.4% Wood 17.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 116 51.3% Cohabiting couple 16 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 79 35.0% Female householder, no spouse 15 6.6% Households with children under 18 22 9.7% Households with seniors (65+) 119 52.7% Average household size 1.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 9.0% Married 53.7% 71.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.9% 12.2% Divorced 17.1% 7.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.6% Bachelor's or higher 13.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 4.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 14 63.6% High school 6 27.3% College / grad school 1 4.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Public administration
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.3% Service 9.4% Sales & office 6.3% Natural resources & construction 21.9% Production & transportation 30.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.0% Government 13.5% Self-employed 10.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.8% Carpool 21.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.2% Retirement income 54.0% Supplemental Security 7.1% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 4.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 42.8% High cholesterol 41.7% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 39.3% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 18.7% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 8.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 67.6% Cholesterol screening 94.0% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 17.5%
Disability % Any disability 27.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 27.1% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.1% Public insurance 60.9% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 386 98.7% Spanish 3 0.8% 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) 383 98.0% Born in same state 383 98.0% Born in different state 324 82.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 2.0% Not a US citizen 2 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 47 12% Italian 39 10% German 25 6.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 2.8% Irish 4 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 57.8% Internet access 82.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49838
What city is ZIP code 49838 in?
ZIP code 49838 is primarily assigned to Gould City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49838 in?
ZIP code 49838 falls within Mackinac County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49838 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 49838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49838 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 49838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49838 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49838?
14% 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 49838 in?
ZIP code 49838 observes the EST timezone.
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