49793 ZIP Code — Trout Lake, MI
Chippewa County, Michigan
ZIP code 49793 is located in Trout Lake, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 84.38 square miles and serves a population of 126 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.
126
population
84.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49793 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49793
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49793. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Trout Lake | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 126 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 84.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.2240 |
| Longitude | -85.0776 |
| 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 | 67.1% | 49.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.5% | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
126
Population
1
People per sq mi
65.1
Median age
$43,750
Median household income
$31,095
Per capita income
$156,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
443
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
1
7
35–44
5
11
45–54
8
4
55–59
3
13
60–64
9
26
65–74
19
11
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 18 and over | 124 | 98.4% |
| 65 and over | 64 | 50.8% |
| Median age | 65.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 93.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 67.1% | 49.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.5% | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
16.4%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
42.5%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 42.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $43,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
21.9%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 83.5% |
| Single-family detached | 99.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 53.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 27.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 54.8% |
| Fuel oil | 8.2% |
| Wood | 9.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 50 | 68.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 31.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 2.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 40 | 54.8% |
| Average household size | 1.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 68.9% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
31.7%
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
22.0%
Professional & management
12.2%
Other services
12.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 22.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 46.3% |
| Government | 46.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.3% |
| Retirement income | 52.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 41.9% |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart disease | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 38.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 9.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 21 | 16.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 44.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 25.0% |
| 65 and over | 64.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 72.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 126 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 126 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 126 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 98 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 14 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 12 | 9.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 5 | 4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 57.9% |
| Internet access | 80.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49793
What city is ZIP code 49793 in?
ZIP code 49793 is primarily assigned to Trout Lake, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49793 in?
ZIP code 49793 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49793 have an older population?
51% of residents in ZIP code 49793 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49793 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 49793 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49793 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 49793 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 49793?
Health data for ZIP code 49793 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 49793 in?
ZIP code 49793 observes the EST timezone.