49745 ZIP Code — Hessel, MI

Mackinac County, Michigan

ZIP code 49745 is located in Hessel, Michigan, within Mackinac County. It covers approximately 80.91 square miles and serves a population of 950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49745

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $40,833. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 49745 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

950

population

80.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49745 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hessel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49781 Saint Ignace (7.6 mi) 49719 Cedarville (10.5 mi) 49774 Pickford (14.2 mi) 49784 Kincheloe (15.5 mi) 49786 Kincheloe (15.9 mi) 49785 Kincheloe (15.9 mi) 49775 Pointe Aux Pins (16.8 mi) 49736 Goetzville (18 mi) 49788 Kincheloe (18.1 mi) 49780 Rudyard (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	950
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	80.91 sq mi
Water area	53.79 sq mi
Latitude	46.0130
Longitude	-84.4942
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	50.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

950

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$40,833

Median household income

$30,814

Per capita income

$119,300

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

26.2%

Unemployment

861

Housing units

21.3%

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	185	19.5%
18 and over	765	80.5%
65 and over	205	21.6%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 23.2%

Two or more races 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	637	66.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	221	23.2%
Two or more races	92	9.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	50.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 15.2%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	15.2%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$40,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,300
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	53.6%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	12.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	42.7%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	135	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	97	20.7%
Households with children under 18	122	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	30.8%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	14.2%
Married	46.6%	62.6%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	9.9%
Divorced	13.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	46.4%
High school	48	28.6%
College / grad school	40	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.6%

Finance & real estate 11.3%

Retail trade 9.2%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Public administration 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	28.5%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.7%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	17.9%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	877	92.3%
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)	939	98.8%
Born in same state	939	98.8%
Born in different state	764	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.2%
Not a US citizen	6	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	9.9%
French	84	8.8%
German	61	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	2.1%
Dutch	15	1.6%
English	13	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49745

What city is ZIP code 49745 in?

ZIP code 49745 is primarily assigned to Hessel, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49745 in?

ZIP code 49745 falls within Mackinac County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49745?

20% of residents in ZIP code 49745 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49745 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49745 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49745?

The median home value in ZIP code 49745 is $119,300.

Does ZIP code 49745 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 49745 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49745 in?

ZIP code 49745 observes the EST timezone.