49776 ZIP Code — Posen, MI

Presque Isle County, Michigan

ZIP code 49776 is located in Posen, Michigan, within Presque Isle County. It covers approximately 134.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,504 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49776

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,229. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49776 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,504
population
134.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49776 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49776

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City Status
Posen Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49777 Presque Isle (7.3 mi) 49743 Hawks (11.4 mi) 49779 Rogers City (12.7 mi) 49707 Alpena (14.5 mi) 49753 Lachine (16.4 mi) 49744 Herron (17.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,504
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 141
Geography
Land area 134.76 sq mi
Water area 1.58 sq mi
Latitude 45.2457
Longitude -83.6424
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 53.8% 51.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 35.4% 35.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 11.0% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.3% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,504
Population
11
People per sq mi
50.5
Median age
$53,229
Median household income
$28,635
Per capita income
$107,600
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
921
Housing units
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
37
27
5–9
27
34
10–14
33
40
15–19
40
59
20–24
57
72
25–34
71
56
35–44
54
103
45–54
101
40
55–59
39
76
60–64
74
149
65–74
147
50
75–84
49
16
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824216.1%
18 and over1,26283.9%
65 and over42728.4%
Median age50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or more races 1.4%
Black or African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,46196.8%
Two or more races211.4%
Black or African American140.9%
Hispanic or Latino50.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.3%
Asian20.1%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.8% 51.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 35.4% 35.3% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 11.0% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.3% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 12.3%
$25k–$35k 9.1%
$35k–$50k 18.1%
$50k–$75k 25.6%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k12.3%
$25k–$35k9.1%
$35k–$50k18.1%
$50k–$75k25.6%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k10.0%
$150k–$200k3.3%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$53,229

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 39.4%
$100k–$150k 20.7%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k–$300k 12.2%
$300k–$500k 6.4%
$500k–$1M 1.2%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,600
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied86.3%
Renter occupied13.7%
Vacant33.6%
Single-family detached86.2%
Large apartment buildings2.7%
Mobile homes8.8%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20093.9%
1990–19999.4%
1980–19898.5%
1970–197920.0%
1960–196912.0%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier28.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom7.0%
2 bedrooms26.8%
3 bedrooms43.2%
4 bedrooms16.0%
5+ bedrooms4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle29.3%
2 vehicles41.8%
3 or more22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.5%
Electricity1.5%
Propane / LP gas34.3%
Fuel oil6.5%
Wood30.9%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36053.5%
Cohabiting couple416.1%
Male householder, no spouse12518.6%
Female householder, no spouse14721.8%
Households with children under 1812118.0%
Households with seniors (65+)29844.3%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.5%21.0%
Married57.1%54.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.1%12.3%
Divorced12.3%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 39.0%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associate's degree 14.7%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool31.5%
Kindergarten94.5%
Elementary school10451.7%
High school5326.4%
College / grad school3215.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.4%
Agriculture & mining 16.3%
Manufacturing 12.3%
Retail trade 11.3%
Construction 8.8%
Professional & management 6.1%
Public administration 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Other services 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.7%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.8%
Service17.8%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction25.7%
Production & transportation14.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.7%
Government9.6%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers1.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.3%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.3%
Work from home7.8%
Other means3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.1

Poverty

All people 12.8%
Under 18 years 20.7%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 10.0%
Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.5%
Retirement income42.2%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP7.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.0%
High blood pressure38.5%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis34.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening92.2%
Teeth loss14.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13610.8%
Disability%
Any disability16.0%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years13.5%
65 and over29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.2%
Public insurance54.7%
No insurance7.2%
Uninsured under 199.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,43095.1%
Spanish292.0%
Other Indo-European60.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander211.5%
Other languages20.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,45696.8%
Born in same state1,45496.7%
Born in different state1,31987.7%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen483.2%
Not a US citizen3981.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1147.6%
Italian744.9%
Arab664.4%
English332.2%
AncestryCount%
German221.5%
Polish140.9%
Irish50.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.7%
Internet access83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49776

What city is ZIP code 49776 in?

ZIP code 49776 is primarily assigned to Posen, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49776 in?

ZIP code 49776 falls within Presque Isle County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49776 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 49776 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49776 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 49776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49776?

10% 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 49776 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49776 in?

ZIP code 49776 observes the EST timezone.

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