49891 ZIP Code — Trenary, MI

Alger County, Michigan

ZIP code 49891 is located in Trenary, Michigan, within Alger County. It covers approximately 72.80 square miles and serves a population of 619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49891

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 $150,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. 67% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49891 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

619

population

72.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49891 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49891

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49891. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trenary	Acceptable
Trenary	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49816 Chatham (8 mi) 49885 Skandia (9.6 mi) 49880 Rock (14.1 mi) 49822 Deerton (15.1 mi) 49806 Au Train (15.4 mi) 49895 Wetmore (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	619
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	72.80 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	46.2460
Longitude	-87.0222
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

619

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$24,538

Per capita income

$150,700

Median home value

$1,375

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

16.7%

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	146	23.6%
18 and over	473	76.4%
65 and over	147	23.7%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	603	97.4%
Two or more races	12	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,700
Median rent / month	$1,375
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	46.1%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	35.6%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.4%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	45	21.5%
Households with children under 18	51	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	57.9%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	28.3%
Married	53.0%	42.0%
Separated	1.8%	5.6%
Widowed	7.8%	18.9%
Divorced	12.8%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	3.9%
Elementary school	65	50.8%
High school	37	28.9%
College / grad school	21	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	27.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.5%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	588	95.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	619	100.0%
Born in same state	619	100.0%
Born in different state	551	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	10.7%
French	46	7.4%
German	25	4%
Arab	20	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	2.7%
Irish	4	0.6%
Polish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49891

What city is ZIP code 49891 in?

ZIP code 49891 is primarily assigned to Trenary, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49891 in?

ZIP code 49891 falls within Alger County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49891 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 49891 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49891 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49891 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49891 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 49891 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49891?

The median home value in ZIP code 49891 is $150,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 49891 in?

ZIP code 49891 observes the EST timezone.