49777 ZIP Code — Presque Isle, MI

Presque Isle County, Michigan

ZIP code 49777 is located in Presque Isle, Michigan, within Presque Isle County. It covers approximately 53.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 49777

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 $197,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49777 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,899

population

53.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Presque Isle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49776 Posen (7.3 mi) 49707 Alpena (14.6 mi) 49779 Rogers City (15.8 mi) 49743 Hawks (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,899
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	53.81 sq mi
Water area	31.86 sq mi
Latitude	45.2835
Longitude	-83.5022
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	33.0%	51.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	35.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	11.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,899

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$81,875

Median household income

$55,760

Per capita income

$197,400

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,775

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

45–54

113

55–59

149

60–64

117

278

65–74

218

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	12.7%
18 and over	1,658	87.3%
65 and over	671	35.3%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 5.1%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,783	93.4%
Two or more races	98	5.1%
Asian	15	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	51.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	35.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	11.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$81,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,400
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	49.2%
Single-family detached	94.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	72.6%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	49	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	222	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	73	7.9%
Households with children under 18	135	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	48.3%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	6.1%
Married	64.0%	80.0%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%
Widowed	5.1%	6.8%
Divorced	11.0%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	12.4%
Kindergarten	17	7.0%
Elementary school	83	34.3%
High school	65	26.9%
College / grad school	47	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Professional & management 11.2%

Construction 10.2%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Other services 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	58.5%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	43.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	73.8%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,823	96.0%
Spanish	12	0.7%
Other Indo-European	12	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,870	98.5%
Born in same state	1,870	98.5%
Born in different state	1,485	78.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.5%
Not a US citizen	23	79.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	222	11.7%
French	179	9.4%
Arab	75	3.9%
German	52	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	2.2%
Irish	15	0.8%
Polish	15	0.8%
Norwegian	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49777

What city is ZIP code 49777 in?

ZIP code 49777 is primarily assigned to Presque Isle, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49777 in?

ZIP code 49777 falls within Presque Isle County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49777 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 49777 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49777 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49777 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 49777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49777 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49777 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49777 in?

ZIP code 49777 observes the EST timezone.