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Missaukee County
Merritt, MI
49667
49667 ZIP Code — Merritt, MI
Missaukee County, Michigan
ZIP code 49667 is located in
Merritt ,
Michigan ,
within Missaukee County .
It covers approximately 64.54 square miles and serves a population of
666 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 231 .
About ZIP code 49667
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $45,833. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 49667 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
666
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
64.54 sq mi
Water area
1.03 sq mi
Latitude
44.3536
Longitude
-84.9415
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
231
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.0%
52.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
30.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.5%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$45,833
Median household income
$118,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 187 28.1% 18 and over 479 71.9% 65 and over 153 23.0% Median age 37.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 636 93.4% Two or more races 28 4.1% Hispanic or Latino 15 2.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.0%
52.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
30.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
14.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.5%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.4% $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 13.3% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 27.0% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 7.4% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 0.4% Median income $45,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,400 Median rent / month $761 Owner occupied 74.8% Renter occupied 25.2% Vacant 48.7% Single-family detached 63.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.1% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 14.1% 1970–1979 21.9% 1960–1969 12.4% 1950–1959 16.2% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 5.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.9% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 42.8% 3 bedrooms 33.3% 4 bedrooms 3.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 37.0% 2 vehicles 48.9% 3 or more 11.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 14.4% Electricity 3.7% Propane / LP gas 56.3% Fuel oil 2.6% Wood 21.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 103 38.1% Cohabiting couple 37 13.7% Male householder, no spouse 53 19.6% Female householder, no spouse 77 28.5% Households with children under 18 72 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 118 43.7% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 27.6% Married 41.7% 41.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 17.6% Divorced 23.2% 13.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.1%
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.3% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 1.7% Kindergarten 30 17.2% Elementary school 118 67.8% High school 16 9.2% College / grad school 7 4.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Public administration
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Professional & management
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.6% Service 10.8% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 26.9% Production & transportation 30.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.2% Government 17.9% Self-employed 10.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.6% Carpool 19.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 5.2% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 32.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
69.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.9% Retirement income 20.7% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 5.9% Food stamps / SNAP 17.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 34.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.9% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 24.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 63.3% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 36.9% Under 18 37.4% 18–64 years 31.9% 65 and over 47.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.9% Public insurance 66.5% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 2.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 643 96.5% 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) 666 100.0% Born in same state 665 99.8% Born in different state 610 91.6% Foreign born 1 0.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 112 16.8% Italian 99 14.9% French 93 14% Arab 16 2.4%
Ancestry Count % German 15 2.3% Polish 5 0.8% Irish 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 78.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49667
What city is ZIP code 49667 in?
ZIP code 49667 is primarily assigned to Merritt, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49667 in?
ZIP code 49667 falls within Missaukee County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49667?
33% of residents in ZIP code 49667 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49667?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 49667 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 49667 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49667?
The median home value in ZIP code 49667 is $118,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 49667 in?
ZIP code 49667 observes the EST timezone.
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