49638 ZIP Code — Harrietta, MI

Wexford County, Michigan

ZIP code 49638 is located in Harrietta, Michigan, within Wexford County. It covers approximately 72.83 square miles and serves a population of 954 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49638

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 $103,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,481. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

954

population

72.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrietta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49689 Wellston (8.3 mi) 49618 Boon (8.7 mi) 49625 Copemish (9.3 mi) 49668 Mesick (9.5 mi) 49619 Brethren (10.2 mi) 49601 Cadillac (12.4 mi) 49645 Kaleva (14 mi) 49644 Irons (16.4 mi) 49656 Luther (16.9 mi) 49620 Buckley (17 mi) 49683 Thompsonville (17.4 mi) 49614 Bear Lake (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	954
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	72.83 sq mi
Water area	1.24 sq mi
Latitude	44.2989
Longitude	-85.7907
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	60.2%	49.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	13.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

954

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$45,481

Median household income

$23,033

Per capita income

$103,300

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

609

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	22.1%
18 and over	743	77.9%
65 and over	214	22.4%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Two or more races 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Black or African American 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	803	79.5%
Two or more races	118	11.7%
Hispanic or Latino	56	5.5%
Black or African American	20	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	49.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	13.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$45,481

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,300
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	42.4%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	56.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	29.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	93	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	45	11.9%
Households with children under 18	116	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	42.4%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	22.8%
Married	50.2%	64.0%
Separated	0.5%	3.3%
Widowed	5.6%	5.8%
Divorced	20.9%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.6%
Kindergarten	8	4.1%
Elementary school	93	47.7%
High school	62	31.8%
College / grad school	25	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.1%

Construction 14.0%

Retail trade 13.4%

Professional & management 12.8%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.9

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 29.4%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 63.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	908	95.2%
Spanish	21	2.3%
Other Indo-European	21	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	919	96.3%
Born in same state	918	96.2%
Born in different state	762	79.9%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	35	3.7%
Not a US citizen	15	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	8.3%
French	73	7.7%
Arab	55	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	3.7%
German	17	1.8%
Dutch	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49638

What city is ZIP code 49638 in?

ZIP code 49638 is primarily assigned to Harrietta, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49638 in?

ZIP code 49638 falls within Wexford County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49638 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 49638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49638 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49638 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49638?

20% of residents in ZIP code 49638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49638 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 49638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49638 in?

ZIP code 49638 observes the EST timezone.