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Cheboygan County
Mackinaw City, MI
49701
49701 ZIP Code — Mackinaw City, MI
Cheboygan County, Michigan
ZIP code 49701 is located in
Mackinaw City ,
Michigan ,
within Cheboygan County .
It covers approximately 17.40 square miles and serves a population of
739 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231/906 .
About ZIP code 49701
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $46,111. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
739
Population density
42 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
17.40 sq mi
Water area
10.56 sq mi
Latitude
45.7564
Longitude
-84.7563
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231/906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.8%
51.3%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
34.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
12.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$46,111
Median household income
$217,900
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 86 11.6% 18 and over 653 88.4% 65 and over 253 34.2% Median age 57.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Group Count % White 520 69.1% Black or African American 92 12.2% Two or more races 73 9.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 32 4.3% Asian 22 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 13 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.8%
51.3%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
34.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
12.5%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.5% $10k–$15k 12.9% $15k–$25k 13.5% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 13.2% $75k–$100k 19.7% $100k–$150k 8.4% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $46,111
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $217,900 Median rent / month $631 Owner occupied 72.2% Renter occupied 27.8% Vacant 53.2% Single-family detached 77.4% Large apartment buildings 6.1% Mobile homes 1.1% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 17.1% 1960–1969 14.6% 1950–1959 12.1% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 18.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.6% 1 bedroom 11.8% 2 bedrooms 31.8% 3 bedrooms 34.6% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.5% 1 vehicle 40.4% 2 vehicles 44.1% 3 or more 11.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.7% Electricity 8.7% Propane / LP gas 16.0% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 3.4% Solar 1.1% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 37.4% Cohabiting couple 8 2.2% Male householder, no spouse 98 27.5% Female householder, no spouse 117 32.9% Households with children under 18 45 12.6% Households with seniors (65+) 180 50.6% Average household size 2.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.9% 16.0% Married 44.3% 40.5% Separated 1.5% 1.5% Widowed 6.6% 17.8% Divorced 17.7% 24.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 31.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 5.0% Kindergarten 3 3.0% Elementary school 39 38.6% High school 24 23.8% College / grad school 30 29.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.4%
Public administration
11.2%
Education & healthcare
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.2% Service 32.3% Sales & office 28.6% Natural resources & construction 5.6% Production & transportation 15.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.4% Government 14.9% Self-employed 0.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.6% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 3.1% Walk 17.6% Work from home 13.4% Other means 4.2% Avg commute (minutes) 16.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.4% Retirement income 30.6% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 6.2% Food stamps / SNAP 9.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 40.7% High cholesterol 39.9% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 37.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 18.4% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 9.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 66.6% Cholesterol screening 93.3% Teeth loss 14.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.8% 65 and over 26.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.5% Public insurance 57.4% No insurance 10.1% Uninsured under 19 1.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 720 97.4% Spanish 10 1.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 643 87.0% Born in same state 623 84.3% Born in different state 452 61.2% Foreign born 20 2.7% Naturalized citizen 96 13.0% Not a US citizen 23 24.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 54 7.3% Arab 47 6.4% French 42 5.7% Polish 16 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 9 1.2% German 3 0.4% English 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.2% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49701
What city is ZIP code 49701 in?
ZIP code 49701 is primarily assigned to Mackinaw City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49701 in?
ZIP code 49701 falls within Emmet County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49701 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 49701 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49701 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 49701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49701?
The median household income in ZIP code 49701 is $46,111, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 49701?
ZIP code 49701 has an estimated population of 739 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49701 in?
ZIP code 49701 observes the EST timezone.
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