49769 ZIP Code — Pellston, MI
Emmet County, Michigan
ZIP code 49769 is located in Pellston, Michigan, within Emmet County. It covers approximately 57.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,710 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.
About ZIP code 49769
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,688.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,710
population
57.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49769 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49769
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pellston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49755 Levering (5.2 mi)
49740 Harbor Springs (6.8 mi)
49718 Carp Lake (9.8 mi)
49706 Alanson (10.1 mi)
49701 Mackinaw City (13.5 mi)
49770 Petoskey (16.2 mi)
49749 Indian River (17.5 mi)
49721 Cheboygan (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,710 |
| Population density | 30 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 57.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.5741 |
| Longitude | -84.8578 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 231 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 42.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 17.5% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
1,710
Population
30
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$59,688
Median household income
$25,752
Per capita income
$129,000
Median home value
$961
Median monthly rent
79.4%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
805
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
67
Under 5
62
67
5–9
61
43
10–14
40
73
15–19
68
48
20–24
44
134
25–34
124
92
35–44
85
123
45–54
113
52
55–59
47
66
60–64
60
86
65–74
79
31
75–84
28
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 392 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,318 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 241 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.4%
Two or more races
14.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.9%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,360 | 72.4% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 | 9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 42.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 17.5% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
30.9%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $59,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
25.6%
$100k–$150k
26.4%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,000 |
| Median rent / month | $961 |
| Owner occupied | 79.4% |
| Renter occupied | 20.6% |
| Vacant | 26.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 12.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.1% |
| Electricity | 8.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 10.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 345 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 35 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 119 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 194 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 212 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 175 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 22.6% |
| Married | 53.1% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
34.8%
Some college, no degree
31.8%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 39 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 0.2% |
| Elementary school | 187 | 41.5% |
| High school | 114 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 110 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Retail trade
13.8%
Construction
13.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Other services
10.0%
Professional & management
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Public administration
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.8% |
| Service | 29.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 3.2% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
22.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 105 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.3% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,581 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,708 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 1,691 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,493 | 87.3% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 245 | 14.3% |
| French | 181 | 10.6% |
| German | 60 | 3.5% |
| English | 49 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 39 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 24 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 18 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49769
What city is ZIP code 49769 in?
ZIP code 49769 is primarily assigned to Pellston, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49769 in?
ZIP code 49769 falls within Emmet County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49769?
The median home value in ZIP code 49769 is $129,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 49769?
ZIP code 49769 has an estimated population of 1,710 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49769?
The median household income in ZIP code 49769 is $59,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49769 in?
ZIP code 49769 observes the EST timezone.