49762 ZIP Code — Naubinway, MI

Mackinac County, Michigan

ZIP code 49762 is located in Naubinway, Michigan, within Mackinac County. It covers approximately 220.32 square miles and serves a population of 577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906/231.

About ZIP code 49762

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 $120,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,125. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 49762 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

577
population
220.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49762 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49762

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City Status
Naubinway Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49827 Engadine (9 mi) 49838 Gould City (17.7 mi) 49820 Curtis (18.5 mi) 49728 Eckerman (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 577
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 097
Geography
Land area 220.32 sq mi
Water area 88.33 sq mi
Latitude 46.1360
Longitude -85.3841
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 906/231
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.1% 50.8% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 39.2% 34.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 9.4% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.3% 2.8% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

577
Population
3
People per sq mi
65.5
Median age
$53,125
Median household income
$35,385
Per capita income
$120,000
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
92.7%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
751
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
8
6
5–9
6
6
10–14
7
2
15–19
3
8
20–24
10
14
25–34
16
12
35–44
14
19
45–54
23
23
55–59
27
31
60–64
37
72
65–74
85
48
75–84
57
17
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18437.5%
18 and over53492.5%
65 and over29851.6%
Median age65.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.6%
Two or more races 5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Other race 1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
GroupCount%
White44475.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native9115.6%
Two or more races295%
Hispanic or Latino81.4%
Other race61%
Asian40.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.1% 50.8% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 39.2% 34.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 9.4% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.3% 2.8% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 14.6%
$35k–$50k 14.2%
$50k–$75k 17.9%
$75k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k14.6%
$35k–$50k14.2%
$50k–$75k17.9%
$75k–$100k14.2%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k2.3%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%
$50k–$100k 28.6%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k–$300k 15.7%
$300k–$500k 17.9%
$500k–$1M 1.1%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$120,000
Median rent / month$900
Owner occupied92.7%
Renter occupied7.3%
Vacant60.9%
Single-family detached84.6%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes14.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)1.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–200913.8%
1990–199920.3%
1980–198914.9%
1970–197913.1%
1960–196914.4%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19498.5%
1939 or earlier5.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom7.8%
2 bedrooms32.5%
3 bedrooms47.3%
4 bedrooms6.6%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle45.7%
2 vehicles35.8%
3 or more13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.0%
Electricity11.9%
Propane / LP gas54.3%
Fuel oil6.3%
Wood18.5%
No fuel used2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17056.3%
Cohabiting couple258.3%
Male householder, no spouse4414.6%
Female householder, no spouse6320.9%
Households with children under 18278.9%
Households with seniors (65+)18962.6%
Average household size1.91

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.3%9.4%
Married65.5%63.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.6%13.9%
Divorced11.6%12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 34.8%
Some college, no degree 22.0%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.9%
Bachelor's or higher22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool36.8%
Kindergarten12.3%
Elementary school2147.7%
High school511.4%
College / grad school1431.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%
Construction 16.7%
Retail trade 14.4%
Other services 9.2%
Manufacturing 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 6.9%
Finance & real estate 6.9%
Professional & management 6.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Public administration 5.2%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.0%
Service13.2%
Sales & office31.6%
Natural resources & construction18.4%
Production & transportation9.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.1%
Government12.1%
Self-employed21.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.0%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.6%
Work from home7.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 10.8%
Under 18 years 28.2%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 2.9%
Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security67.5%
Retirement income50.7%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP11.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.6%
High blood pressure45.1%
High cholesterol42.9%
Diabetes17.6%
Heart disease11.5%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis41.4%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer10.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.2%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health20.6%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.1%
Visited dentist67.1%
Cholesterol screening94.7%
Teeth loss15.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8215.4%
Disability%
Any disability25.0%
Under 182.3%
18–64 years17.4%
65 and over34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.6%
Public insurance65.7%
No insurance7.6%
Uninsured under 1913.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only56297.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56898.4%
Born in same state56297.4%
Born in different state45478.7%
Foreign born61.0%
Naturalized citizen91.6%
Not a US citizen888.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French9316.1%
Italian6010.4%
English559.5%
Arab244.2%
AncestryCount%
German61%
Irish30.5%
Polish20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.3%
Internet access84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49762

What city is ZIP code 49762 in?

ZIP code 49762 is primarily assigned to Naubinway, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49762 in?

ZIP code 49762 falls within Mackinac County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49762 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 49762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49762 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 49762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49762 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49762 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 49762 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49762 in?

ZIP code 49762 observes the EST timezone.

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