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Alpena County
Herron, MI
49744
49744 ZIP Code — Herron, MI
Alpena County, Michigan
ZIP code 49744 is located in
Herron ,
Michigan ,
within Alpena County .
It covers approximately 37.30 square miles and serves a population of
900 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 49744
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 $201,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,191. 39% 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 25 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 smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
900
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
37.30 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
44.9965
Longitude
-83.6682
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.0%
57.2%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
17.3%
26.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$54,191
Median household income
$201,000
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 181 20.1% 18 and over 719 79.9% 65 and over 167 18.6% Median age 37.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 876 96.7% Two or more races 24 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.0%
57.2%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
17.3%
26.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 4.6% $25k–$35k 13.0% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 14.1% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 8.6% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $54,191
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $201,000 Median rent / month $944 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 24.9% Single-family detached 90.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.1% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 25.1% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 15.6% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 7.4% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 8.9% 2 bedrooms 25.3% 3 bedrooms 47.0% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 15.3% 2 vehicles 44.1% 3 or more 35.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.4% Propane / LP gas 54.8% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 37.2% No fuel used 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 220 63.4% Cohabiting couple 23 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 48 13.8% Female householder, no spouse 56 16.1% Households with children under 18 85 24.5% Households with seniors (65+) 116 33.4% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.2% 13.8% Married 63.2% 64.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 11.1% Divorced 6.6% 10.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.1%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 13.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 91 50.8% High school 10 5.6% College / grad school 74 41.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Professional & management
7.6%
Public administration
7.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.3% Service 15.5% Sales & office 24.9% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 17.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.0% Government 11.7% Self-employed 13.5% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.0% Carpool 9.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.7% Work from home 6.7% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 25.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
53.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.2% Retirement income 33.1% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 32.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 21.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 9.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 67.1% Cholesterol screening 92.1% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 12.1% Under 18 7.2% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 33.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.7% Public insurance 40.7% No insurance 7.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 824 91.6% 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) 896 99.6% Born in same state 896 99.6% Born in different state 794 88.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.4% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 139 15.4% Italian 113 12.6% Arab 42 4.7%
Ancestry Count % German 12 1.3% Polish 12 1.3% Norwegian 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 98.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49744
What city is ZIP code 49744 in?
ZIP code 49744 is primarily assigned to Herron, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49744 in?
ZIP code 49744 falls within Alpena County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49744 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49744?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49744?
16% of residents in ZIP code 49744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49744 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 49744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 49744 in?
ZIP code 49744 observes the EST timezone.
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