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Alpena County
Hubbard Lake, MI
49747
49747 ZIP Code — Hubbard Lake, MI
Alpena County, Michigan
ZIP code 49747 is located in
Hubbard Lake ,
Michigan ,
within Alpena County .
It covers approximately 102.60 square miles and serves a population of
2,068 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 49747
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 $162,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,188. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49747 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,068
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
102.60 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
44.8583
Longitude
-83.6389
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
57.2%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
27.2%
26.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
15.6%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
2.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$62,188
Median household income
$162,600
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 414 20.0% 18 and over 1,654 80.0% 65 and over 588 28.4% Median age 52.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,977 94.6% Two or more races 83 4% Hispanic or Latino 22 1.1% Asian 7 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
57.2%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
27.2%
26.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
15.6%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
2.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 11.3% $35k–$50k 19.7% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 14.1% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 5.5% Median income $62,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $162,600 Median rent / month $871 Owner occupied 94.4% Renter occupied 5.6% Vacant 48.6% Single-family detached 88.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 10.4% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 18.3% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 18.2% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 11.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 33.0% 3 bedrooms 42.0% 4 bedrooms 14.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 42.7% 3 or more 29.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.0% Electricity 4.3% Propane / LP gas 22.0% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 22.7% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 600 69.1% Cohabiting couple 51 5.9% Male householder, no spouse 95 10.9% Female householder, no spouse 122 14.1% Households with children under 18 172 19.8% Households with seniors (65+) 391 45.0% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.0% 15.4% Married 70.4% 69.4% Separated 2.2% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 6.4% Divorced 10.5% 8.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.0% Bachelor's or higher 20.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 22 6.9% Kindergarten 82 25.6% Elementary school 123 38.4% High school 69 21.6% College / grad school 24 7.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Professional & management
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.7% Service 13.8% Sales & office 22.4% Natural resources & construction 13.8% Production & transportation 13.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.7% Government 3.4% Self-employed 7.7% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.7% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.3% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 36.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.3% Retirement income 44.5% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 6.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 42.3% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 38.1% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 9.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 9.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 67.5% Cholesterol screening 93.3% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 286 17.3%
Disability % Any disability 17.1% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 14.8% 65 and over 32.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.5% Public insurance 62.3% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 3.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,927 93.2% Spanish 13 0.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,035 98.4% Born in same state 2,017 97.5% Born in different state 1,843 89.1% Foreign born 18 0.9% Naturalized citizen 33 1.6% Not a US citizen 33 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 380 18.4% Arab 250 12.1% Italian 129 6.2% German 48 2.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 45 2.2% English 36 1.7% Irish 15 0.7% Norwegian 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49747
What city is ZIP code 49747 in?
ZIP code 49747 is primarily assigned to Hubbard Lake, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49747 in?
ZIP code 49747 falls within Alpena County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49747 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49747 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 49747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49747 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 49747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49747 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 49747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49747 in?
ZIP code 49747 observes the EST timezone.
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