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Alpena County
Ossineke, MI
49766
49766 ZIP Code — Ossineke, MI
Alpena County, Michigan
ZIP code 49766 is located in
Ossineke ,
Michigan ,
within Alpena County .
It covers approximately 45.70 square miles and serves a population of
2,405 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 49766
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 $136,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($57,557) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,405
Population density
53 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
45.70 sq mi
Water area
8.34 sq mi
Latitude
44.9352
Longitude
-83.4308
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.4%
57.2%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
22.8%
26.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.0%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
5.8%
2.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,557
Median household income
$136,200
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 386 16.0% 18 and over 2,019 84.0% 65 and over 568 23.6% Median age 46.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 2,357 97.6% Two or more races 21 0.9% Asian 16 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 11 0.5% Black or African American 10 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.4%
57.2%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
22.8%
26.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.0%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
5.8%
2.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 11.2% $25k–$35k 14.4% $35k–$50k 16.6% $50k–$75k 11.9% $75k–$100k 18.6% $100k–$150k 12.6% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $57,557
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $136,200 Median rent / month $711 Owner occupied 90.4% Renter occupied 9.6% Vacant 22.4% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.4% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 5.5% 1990–1999 9.2% 1980–1989 6.0% 1970–1979 21.6% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 15.6% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 15.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 24.6% 3 bedrooms 43.5% 4 bedrooms 22.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.9% 1 vehicle 32.1% 2 vehicles 37.3% 3 or more 24.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.2% Electricity 5.1% Propane / LP gas 16.5% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 15.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 484 52.3% Cohabiting couple 72 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 139 15.0% Female householder, no spouse 230 24.9% Households with children under 18 197 21.3% Households with seniors (65+) 426 46.1% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.3% 28.6% Married 51.6% 51.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.8% 11.1% Divorced 13.3% 8.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 26 6.7% Kindergarten 43 11.0% Elementary school 138 35.4% High school 77 19.7% College / grad school 106 27.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Professional & management
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.6% Service 21.3% Sales & office 21.9% Natural resources & construction 23.0% Production & transportation 10.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.4% Government 7.0% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.6% Carpool 2.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.4% Work from home 10.4% Other means 11.1% Avg commute (minutes) 26.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.4% Retirement income 38.5% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 11.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 39.3% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 33.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 22.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 183 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 15.2% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 12.3% 65 and over 30.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.2% Public insurance 45.6% No insurance 13.5% Uninsured under 19 13.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,275 94.6% Spanish 185 8.1% Other Indo-European 2 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 183 8.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,343 97.4% Born in same state 2,335 97.1% Born in different state 1,946 80.9% Foreign born 8 0.3% Naturalized citizen 62 2.6% Not a US citizen 59 95.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 276 11.5% Arab 212 8.8% English 173 7.2% Italian 172 7.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 48 2% German 44 1.8% Irish 6 0.2% Norwegian 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 87.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49766
What city is ZIP code 49766 in?
ZIP code 49766 is primarily assigned to Ossineke, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49766 in?
ZIP code 49766 falls within Alpena County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49766 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49766 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 49766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49766?
The median home value in ZIP code 49766 is $136,200.
Does ZIP code 49766 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 49766 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49766 in?
ZIP code 49766 observes the EST timezone.
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