48749 ZIP Code — Omer, MI

Arenac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48749 is located in Omer, Michigan, within Arenac County. It covers approximately 38.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48749

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,180. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,311

population

38.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Omer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48658 Standish (6.7 mi) 48659 Sterling (9.4 mi) 48703 Au Gres (9.7 mi) 48770 Whittemore (12.2 mi) 48756 Prescott (14.3 mi) 48763 Tawas City (16.1 mi) 48650 Pinconning (17.3 mi) 48610 Alger (17.6 mi) 48748 National City (18.4 mi) 48652 Rhodes (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,311
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	38.79 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	44.0659
Longitude	-83.8569
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,311

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$49,180

Median household income

$29,716

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

$1,008

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

583

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	23.8%
18 and over	999	76.2%
65 and over	254	19.4%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Black or African American 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,256	94.9%
Black or African American	28	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.9%
Other race	12	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.8%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 26.1%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	26.1%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$49,180

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$1,008
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	27.0%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.0%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	47.0%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	11.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	44	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	123	25.5%
Households with children under 18	157	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	35.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	24.9%
Married	55.2%	49.1%
Separated	1.7%	3.3%
Widowed	2.1%	13.4%
Divorced	9.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	14.6%
Kindergarten	21	9.0%
Elementary school	121	51.9%
High school	48	20.6%
College / grad school	9	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Retail trade 18.5%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	6.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,182	90.2%
Spanish	48	4.1%
Other Indo-European	48	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,294	98.7%
Born in same state	1,281	97.7%
Born in different state	1,170	89.2%
Foreign born	13	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.3%
Not a US citizen	12	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	185	14.1%
Italian	121	9.2%
Arab	92	7%
German	57	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	2.3%
Irish	8	0.6%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48749

What city is ZIP code 48749 in?

ZIP code 48749 is primarily assigned to Omer, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48749 in?

ZIP code 48749 falls within Arenac County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48749?

7% 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 48749 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48749 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 48749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48749?

The median home value in ZIP code 48749 is $103,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 48749 in?

ZIP code 48749 observes the EST timezone.