49743 ZIP Code — Hawks, MI

Presque Isle County, Michigan

ZIP code 49743 is located in Hawks, Michigan, within Presque Isle County. It covers approximately 87.45 square miles and serves a population of 890 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49743

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,648. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49743 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.

890

population

87.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hawks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49779 Rogers City (9.8 mi) 49776 Posen (11.4 mi) 49759 Millersburg (14.8 mi) 49746 Hillman (16.7 mi) 49777 Presque Isle (18 mi) 49753 Lachine (18.3 mi) 49765 Onaway (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	890
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	87.45 sq mi
Water area	2.21 sq mi
Latitude	45.2772
Longitude	-83.8718
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	51.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	35.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	11.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

890

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$50,648

Median household income

$28,220

Per capita income

$130,300

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

724

Housing units

10.0%

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	174	19.6%
18 and over	716	80.4%
65 and over	276	31.0%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	877	98.3%
Two or more races	7	0.8%
Asian	5	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	51.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	35.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	11.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$50,648

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,300
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	37.4%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	232	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	84	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	53	13.9%
Households with children under 18	54	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	51.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	21.4%
Married	66.0%	66.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	9.9%
Divorced	13.7%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.6%
Kindergarten	9	7.8%
Elementary school	69	59.5%
High school	24	20.7%
College / grad school	11	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	25.6%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	12.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 52.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	61.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	835	93.8%
Spanish	67	8.0%
Other Indo-European	20	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	47	5.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	869	97.6%
Born in same state	860	96.6%
Born in different state	701	78.8%
Foreign born	9	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.4%
Not a US citizen	8	38.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	16.1%
French	43	4.8%
German	21	2.4%
Italian	19	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.9%
Irish	6	0.7%
Polish	5	0.6%
Dutch	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49743

What city is ZIP code 49743 in?

ZIP code 49743 is primarily assigned to Hawks, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49743 in?

ZIP code 49743 falls within Presque Isle County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49743 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49743 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 49743 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49743 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 49743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49743?

10% 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 49743 in?

ZIP code 49743 observes the EST timezone.