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Luce County
Mc Millan, MI
49853
49853 ZIP Code — Mc Millan, MI
Luce County, Michigan
ZIP code 49853 is located in
Mc Millan ,
Michigan ,
within Luce County .
It covers approximately 168.95 square miles and serves a population of
1,100 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49853
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,404. 69% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 49853 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,100
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
095
Geography
Land area
168.95 sq mi
Water area
10.82 sq mi
Latitude
46.3753
Longitude
-85.7394
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.6%
49.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
46.3%
35.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
12.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.8%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$60,404
Median household income
$173,500
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 171 15.5% 18 and over 929 84.5% 65 and over 492 44.7% Median age 63.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,035 92.3% Two or more races 58 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 21 1.9% Black or African American 4 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.6%
49.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
46.3%
35.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
12.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.8%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 3.4% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 25.0% $100k–$150k 6.7% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $60,404
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $173,500 Median rent / month $593 Owner occupied 90.9% Renter occupied 9.1% Vacant 56.6% Single-family detached 92.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.5% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.0% 2000–2009 17.4% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 8.1% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 12.0% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 11.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.6% 1 bedroom 9.8% 2 bedrooms 44.4% 3 bedrooms 36.9% 4 bedrooms 4.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 29.7% 2 vehicles 43.8% 3 or more 24.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.6% Electricity 10.1% Propane / LP gas 59.6% Fuel oil 2.1% Wood 22.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 317 60.4% Cohabiting couple 27 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 95 18.1% Female householder, no spouse 86 16.4% Households with children under 18 58 11.0% Households with seniors (65+) 307 58.5% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.0% 7.9% Married 67.3% 75.9% Separated 0.5% 0.0% Widowed 10.4% 10.0% Divorced 14.7% 6.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.2% Bachelor's or higher 22.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 8.7% Kindergarten 4 2.3% Elementary school 78 45.3% High school 38 22.1% College / grad school 37 21.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Public administration
15.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.5%
Professional & management
9.6%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.2% Service 19.3% Sales & office 12.2% Natural resources & construction 16.7% Production & transportation 6.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.0% Government 21.5% Self-employed 11.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.1% Carpool 11.2% Public transit 0.4% Walk 3.7% Work from home 6.3% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
45.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 69.3% Retirement income 54.9% Supplemental Security 1.1% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 8.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 40.7% High cholesterol 43.1% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 37.2% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 68.6% Cholesterol screening 93.6% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 217 23.4%
Disability % Any disability 25.1% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 40.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.8% Public insurance 60.0% No insurance 0.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,052 95.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,100 100.0% Born in same state 1,097 99.7% Born in different state 893 81.2% Foreign born 3 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 172 15.6% Italian 144 13.1% Arab 76 6.9% English 66 6%
Ancestry Count % German 53 4.8% Polish 21 1.9% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.7% Internet access 84.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49853
What city is ZIP code 49853 in?
ZIP code 49853 is primarily assigned to Mc Millan, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49853 in?
ZIP code 49853 falls within Luce County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49853 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 49853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49853 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 49853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49853 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49853 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 49853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49853 in?
ZIP code 49853 observes the EST timezone.
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