49721 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 49721, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

49721 is a zip code in Cheboygan County, Michigan, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Aloha, Beaugrand, Benton, Burt, Cheboygan, Grant, Hebron, Inverness, Koehler, Mackinaw, Mullett, Munro, and Waverly, with a total population of 13,853 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 49721 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 49721.

The estimated population of people living in 49721 is 13,853, with a median age of 51.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 49721 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,853
+0.21%
-2.88%
2020
13,824
-2.4% -
2019
14,164
-0.57% -
2018
14,245
-0.13% -
2017
14,264
- -

Population of 49721 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 49721 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.9%
90.1%
+0.89%
Black/African American
0.8%
1.3%
-38.46%
Native
1.8%
2.1%
-14.29%
Hispanic
2.2%
1.8%
+22.22%
Asian
0.4%
0.6%
-33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
4.1%
-9.76%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 49721 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 49721 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 49721 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 49721 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.8 -0.38% 50.1 -1.57% 52.6 -0.19%
2020 52 +1.56% 50.9 +0.2% 52.7 +1.93%
2019 51.2 +0.79% 50.8 +1.6% 51.7 +0.58%
2018 50.8 +0.79% 50 +1.01% 51.4 +0.59%
2017 50.4 - 49.5 - 51.1 -

The median age of the 49721 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 49721 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 595 -4.53% 610 -8.39% 567 559
10 to 19 823 +4.36% 902 -31.69% 831 648
20 to 29 665 +2.15% 593 +12.29% 675 669
30 to 39 624 +30.41% 620 +6.44% 832 648
40 to 49 792 -37.47% 817 -14.11% 534 704
50 to 59 1,060 +1.61% 1,147 -6.55% 1,075 1,073
60 to 69 1,283 -2.01% 1,357 -12.22% 1,253 1,190
70+ 1,072 +6.05% 1,304 +12.45% 1,134 1,461

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 49721 zip code is $51,500.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 49721.

  • Under 25
    $37,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,688.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,088.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,115.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 49721 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 49721, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 49721 is currently $65,585.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.81% of households in 49721 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 49721 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 49721 is $28,344.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 49721 by the total population of 49721.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 49721 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 49721 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 49721 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 49721 zip over the age of 16 is 11,763.

Of those people, a total of 51.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 49721 is 46.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 49721 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 515 49.10% 9.20%
20 to 24 years 603 64.70% 2.60%
25 to 29 years 741 74.60% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 669 80.00% 10.00%
35 to 44 years 1,297 83.20% 9.20%
45 to 54 years 1,769 81.80% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 1,131 78.10% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 1,127 45.60% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 2,362 11.80% 5.40%
75 years and over 1,549 4.30% 3.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 49721. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,922 51.10% 6.80%
Black or African American 101 36.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 226 53.50% 13.20%
Asian 56 71.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 34 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 423 52.70% 5.80%
Hispanic or Latino 187 43.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,840 51.00% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 49721 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 49721 is 5,515, with median earnings of $31,754.00.

Women in 49721 are earning approximately 80.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,515 $31,754.00
Male 2,741 $34,879.00
Female 2,774 $27,978.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 49721 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 350 $39,667.00
Business and Financial 206 $51,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $49,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $24,643.00
Community and Social Service 152 $43,333.00
Legal 42 $42,500.00
Educational and Library 199 $32,578.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $11,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 418 $54,476.00
Healthcare Support 267 $16,836.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $34,904.00
Law Enforcement 36 $53,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 426 $15,754.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $16,094.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $14,267.00
Sales 643 $26,678.00
Office and Administrative Support 598 $30,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $15,417.00
Construction and Extraction 536 $32,459.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 192 $43,611.00
Production 367 $34,401.00
Transportation and Material Moving 232 $41,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 49721 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 49721.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 238 $45,625.00 112 $31,667.00
Business and Financial 56 $104,091.00 150 $43,295.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $56,250.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $24,464.00 24 $53,333.00
Community and Social Service 44 $38,750.00 108 $45,000.00
Legal 11 $53,750.00 31 $40,781.00
Educational and Library 46 $39,615.00 153 $21,696.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $12,167.00 18 $8,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $64,000.00 336 $53,548.00
Healthcare Support 66 $16,053.00 201 $25,673.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $34,904.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $54,479.00 11 $50,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 183 $28,798.00 243 $7,961.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 99 $13,250.00 132 $17,188.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 95 $15,156.00
Sales 153 $33,750.00 490 $21,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 56 $70,714.00 542 $29,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $15,417.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 536 $32,459.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 191 $43,657.00 1 $0.00
Production 304 $37,167.00 63 $32,689.00
Transportation and Material Moving 214 $42,500.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,658 households in 49721, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,720 families living in the 49721 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 49721:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,001 268 451 1,938
Average Household Size 2.98 3.38 3.26 1.18
Total Families 3,001 268 451 0
Average Household Size 2.96 3.04 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 3,720 families living in 49721, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 49721:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,563 housing units in 49721.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,658 66.07%
Vacant 2,905 33.93%

9.79% of the total 8,563 housing units in 49721 are rental units. This is approximately 838 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,740 are occupied by the owner - or 55.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 49721 is $746.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 49721 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    80
  • Less than $500
    226
  • $500 to $999
    477
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    134
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    1

Property Value

The median value of a property in 49721 is $141,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 49721 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    432
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,125
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    982
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    793
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    686
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    487
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    177
  • $1,000,000 or more
    58

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 49721. The chart below shows the number of properties in 49721 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,017
  • 1940 to 1949
    446
  • 1950 to 1959
    742
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,018
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,327
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,093
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,620
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,068
  • 2010 to 2013
    232
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 49721 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    369
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,898
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,336
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,055

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 49721 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 49721 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 49721.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    338
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,040
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    870
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    702
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    591
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    228
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    425
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    147
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    331
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    260
  • 90 or more minutes
    127

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 49721 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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