49753 ZIP Code — Lachine, MI

Alpena County, Michigan

ZIP code 49753 is located in Lachine, Michigan, within Alpena County. It covers approximately 157.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49753

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 $131,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,359. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 52% 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 20% 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 49753 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,766

population

157.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lachine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49744 Herron (4.9 mi) 49746 Hillman (8.9 mi) 49747 Hubbard Lake (12.9 mi) 49707 Alpena (14.5 mi) 49776 Posen (16.4 mi) 49766 Ossineke (17.3 mi) 49743 Hawks (18.3 mi) 48619 Comins (18.6 mi) 48728 Curran (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,766
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	157.63 sq mi
Water area	1.83 sq mi
Latitude	45.0244
Longitude	-83.7613
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	43.2%	57.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	26.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,766

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$53,359

Median household income

$31,875

Per capita income

$131,900

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,280

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

117

55–59

101

60–64

171

65–74

191

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	16.3%
18 and over	1,478	83.7%
65 and over	529	30.0%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,702	93.9%
Two or more races	61	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	46	2.5%
Other race	2	0.1%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	57.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	26.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$53,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,900
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.1%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	24.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	421	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	71	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	126	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	147	19.2%
Households with children under 18	150	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	46.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	20.8%
Married	57.7%	50.1%
Separated	3.3%	0.2%
Widowed	4.2%	10.8%
Divorced	19.2%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.8%
Kindergarten	18	6.7%
Elementary school	147	54.6%
High school	49	18.2%
College / grad school	34	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 49.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,701	96.3%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,739	98.5%
Born in same state	1,739	98.5%
Born in different state	1,536	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.5%
Not a US citizen	6	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	10.1%
Italian	160	9.1%
German	81	4.6%
Polish	70	4%
Arab	70	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	21	1.2%
English	20	1.1%
Irish	12	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49753

What city is ZIP code 49753 in?

ZIP code 49753 is primarily assigned to Lachine, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49753 in?

ZIP code 49753 falls within Alpena County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49753 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 49753 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49753 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49753 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49753 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 49753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49753?

18% of residents in ZIP code 49753 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49753 in?

ZIP code 49753 observes the EST timezone.