49759 ZIP Code — Millersburg, MI

Presque Isle County, Michigan

ZIP code 49759 is located in Millersburg, Michigan, within Presque Isle County. It covers approximately 156.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49759

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,614. 67% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 49759 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,450
population
156.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49759 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Millersburg Acceptable
Millersburg Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49765 Onaway (8.6 mi) 49743 Hawks (14.8 mi) 49779 Rogers City (15.9 mi) 49705 Afton (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,450
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 141
Geography
Land area 156.85 sq mi
Water area 6.90 sq mi
Latitude 45.4123
Longitude -84.1073
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 989
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.5% 51.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 35.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 11.0% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.3% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,450
Population
9
People per sq mi
62.7
Median age
$57,614
Median household income
$34,842
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$628
Median monthly rent
92.7%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
1,583
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
19
10
5–9
9
32
10–14
31
26
15–19
26
20
20–24
20
45
25–34
44
50
35–44
49
47
45–54
45
71
55–59
69
97
60–64
94
200
65–74
193
86
75–84
83
33
85+
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816311.2%
18 and over1,28788.8%
65 and over62643.2%
Median age62.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%
Two or more races 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,40395.9%
Two or more races352.4%
Hispanic or Latino130.9%
Black or African American90.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.5% 51.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 35.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 11.0% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.3% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 10.2%
$25k–$35k 8.0%
$35k–$50k 17.1%
$50k–$75k 26.8%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 3.2%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k10.2%
$25k–$35k8.0%
$35k–$50k17.1%
$50k–$75k26.8%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k3.2%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$57,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%
$50k–$100k 22.3%
$100k–$150k 20.9%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 21.5%
$300k–$500k 17.7%
$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,300
Median rent / month$628
Owner occupied92.7%
Renter occupied7.3%
Vacant54.0%
Single-family detached96.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.8%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)1.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–200914.5%
1990–199917.2%
1980–19898.6%
1970–197919.0%
1960–196913.5%
1950–195916.1%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier7.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms38.7%
3 bedrooms40.1%
4 bedrooms8.4%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle29.7%
2 vehicles40.6%
3 or more26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.6%
Electricity6.6%
Propane / LP gas24.5%
Fuel oil1.9%
Wood17.8%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family43357.4%
Cohabiting couple263.4%
Male householder, no spouse17122.7%
Female householder, no spouse12416.4%
Households with children under 188611.4%
Households with seniors (65+)44559.0%
Average household size1.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.1%13.3%
Married64.5%68.4%
Separated0.0%0.3%
Widowed7.7%9.7%
Divorced8.7%8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 35.8%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 9.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool74.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5835.6%
High school6439.3%
College / grad school3420.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.3%
Professional & management 13.6%
Retail trade 13.4%
Construction 12.3%
Manufacturing 10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Public administration 7.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Other services 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.1%
Service11.0%
Sales & office25.8%
Natural resources & construction16.0%
Production & transportation20.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.6%
Government13.0%
Self-employed13.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.8%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.4%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.1

Poverty

All people 9.9%
Under 18 years 22.7%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 3.7%
Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security66.7%
Retirement income50.5%
Supplemental Security4.4%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP6.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.0%
High blood pressure43.3%
High cholesterol43.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Heart disease10.7%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis39.6%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease11.3%
Cancer10.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health18.5%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.4%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening93.8%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans20215.7%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.0%
Public insurance64.2%
No insurance4.0%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,41197.3%
Spanish141.0%
Other Indo-European30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander100.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,43799.1%
Born in same state1,43498.9%
Born in different state1,21183.5%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen130.9%
Not a US citizen1076.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20414.1%
Italian1349.2%
Arab1238.5%
German453.1%
AncestryCount%
English453.1%
Irish100.7%
Polish40.3%
Norwegian40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.0%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49759

What city is ZIP code 49759 in?

ZIP code 49759 is primarily assigned to Millersburg, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49759 in?

ZIP code 49759 falls within Presque Isle County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49759 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 49759 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49759 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 49759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49759 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49759 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 49759 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49759 in?

ZIP code 49759 observes the EST timezone.

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