49663 ZIP Code — Manton, MI

Wexford County, Michigan

ZIP code 49663 is located in Manton, Michigan, within Wexford County. It covers approximately 162.67 square miles and serves a population of 6,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49663

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 $128,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,576. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49663 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,045

population

162.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49663 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49663

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49649 Kingsley (11.6 mi) 49618 Boon (13.6 mi) 49601 Cadillac (13.6 mi) 49668 Mesick (14.4 mi) 49651 Lake City (15.4 mi) 49620 Buckley (15.6 mi) 49680 South Boardman (15.8 mi) 49633 Fife Lake (16.3 mi) 49657 Mc Bain (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,045
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	162.67 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	44.4257
Longitude	-85.4063
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	49.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,045

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$52,576

Median household income

$24,905

Per capita income

$128,400

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

2,300

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

239

Under 5

248

227

5–9

236

193

10–14

199

178

15–19

185

206

20–24

214

370

25–34

384

346

35–44

359

344

45–54

357

186

55–59

193

226

60–64

233

296

65–74

307

124

75–84

128

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,600	26.5%
18 and over	4,445	73.5%
65 and over	922	15.3%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,674	91.7%
Two or more races	275	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	141	2.3%
Asian	34	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.5%
Other race	19	0.3%
Black or African American	8	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	49.2%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$52,576

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,400
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	42.9%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	22.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,201	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	144	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	337	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	468	21.8%
Households with children under 18	731	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	676	31.4%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	23.4%
Married	53.8%	53.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.8%
Widowed	2.5%	10.0%
Divorced	14.4%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	5.9%
Kindergarten	122	9.5%
Elementary school	639	49.8%
High school	327	25.5%
College / grad school	119	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	352	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,558	91.9%
Spanish	55	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,988	99.1%
Born in same state	5,911	97.8%
Born in different state	5,089	84.2%
Foreign born	77	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	57	0.9%
Not a US citizen	37	64.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	617	10.2%
French	561	9.3%
Arab	352	5.8%
English	263	4.4%
German	97	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	1%
Irish	34	0.6%
Dutch	14	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49663

What city is ZIP code 49663 in?

ZIP code 49663 is primarily assigned to Manton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49663 in?

ZIP code 49663 falls within Wexford County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49663?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49663 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 49663 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49663 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49663 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49663?

The median home value in ZIP code 49663 is $128,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 49663 in?

ZIP code 49663 observes the EST timezone.