49751 ZIP Code — Johannesburg, MI

Otsego County, Michigan

ZIP code 49751 is located in Johannesburg, Michigan, within Otsego County. It covers approximately 155.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49751

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 $159,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49751 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,063

population

155.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49751 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49751

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49751. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johannesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49709 Atlanta (9.8 mi) 49735 Gaylord (13.6 mi) 49795 Vanderbilt (14.1 mi) 49756 Lewiston (17 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,063
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	155.15 sq mi
Water area	2.27 sq mi
Latitude	45.0268
Longitude	-84.3786
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	45.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,063

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$39,097

Per capita income

$159,100

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

1,717

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

112

141

45–54

145

107

55–59

111

60–64

143

65–74

147

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	21.3%
18 and over	1,623	78.7%
65 and over	449	21.8%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,006	96.1%
Two or more races	31	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.5%
Asian	8	0.4%
Other race	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	45.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	17.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,100
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	51.0%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	41.1%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.2%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	35.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	17.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	76	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	122	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	219	24.6%
Households with children under 18	219	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	328	36.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	20.9%
Married	62.6%	57.2%
Separated	1.2%	0.5%
Widowed	4.9%	8.7%
Divorced	10.9%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	13.7%
Kindergarten	33	8.7%
Elementary school	133	35.0%
High school	86	22.6%
College / grad school	76	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.6%

Retail trade 18.6%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Other services 6.7%

Professional & management 5.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	209	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,930	93.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,051	99.4%
Born in same state	2,046	99.2%
Born in different state	1,705	82.6%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	402	19.5%
French	292	14.2%
Arab	89	4.3%
English	68	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	1.4%
Polish	13	0.6%
Irish	12	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49751

What city is ZIP code 49751 in?

ZIP code 49751 is primarily assigned to Johannesburg, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49751 in?

ZIP code 49751 falls within Otsego County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49751 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 49751 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49751 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 49751 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49751 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 49751 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49751?

The median home value in ZIP code 49751 is $159,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 49751 in?

ZIP code 49751 observes the EST timezone.