49755 ZIP Code — Levering, MI

Emmet County, Michigan

ZIP code 49755 is located in Levering, Michigan, within Emmet County. It covers approximately 102.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,753 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49755

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 $150,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,010. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 49755 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,753

population

102.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49755 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49755

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49755. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Levering	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49718 Carp Lake (4.9 mi) 49769 Pellston (5.2 mi) 49701 Mackinaw City (8.3 mi) 49740 Harbor Springs (10.7 mi) 49706 Alanson (14.4 mi) 49721 Cheboygan (18 mi) 49775 Pointe Aux Pins (19 mi) 49749 Indian River (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,753
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	102.42 sq mi
Water area	5.99 sq mi
Latitude	45.6465
Longitude	-84.8261
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	33.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,753

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$59,010

Median household income

$31,877

Per capita income

$150,600

Median home value

$892

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,164

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

137

45–54

122

108

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

125

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	13.3%
18 and over	1,520	86.7%
65 and over	439	25.0%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Two or more races 7.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Asian 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,510	85.4%
Two or more races	135	7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	52	2.9%
Asian	42	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.8%
Black or African American	14	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	33.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	17.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$59,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,600
Median rent / month	$892
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	57.0%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	27.2%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	195	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	131	16.2%
Households with children under 18	186	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	37.1%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	20.8%
Married	55.2%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	2.4%	8.2%
Divorced	15.5%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.4%
Kindergarten	4	1.5%
Elementary school	75	28.3%
High school	97	36.6%
College / grad school	80	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 10.6%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,682	95.9%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,741	99.3%
Born in same state	1,725	98.4%
Born in different state	1,476	84.2%
Foreign born	16	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	1	8.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	17.8%
Italian	236	13.5%
Arab	83	4.7%
German	50	2.9%
English	46	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	14	0.8%
Polish	9	0.5%
Dutch	9	0.5%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49755

What city is ZIP code 49755 in?

ZIP code 49755 is primarily assigned to Levering, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49755 in?

ZIP code 49755 falls within Emmet County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49755 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49755 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49755 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49755 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49755?

The median home value in ZIP code 49755 is $150,600.

Does ZIP code 49755 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49755 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49755 in?

ZIP code 49755 observes the EST timezone.