49707 ZIP Code
Alpena, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49707 |
| City/Town: | Alpena |
| County: | Alpena |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,009 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,094 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,012 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,957 |
| Median Home Value: | $125,800 |
| Land Area: | 215.4 sq miles
558.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 41.7 sq miles
108.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.0943, -83.4762 |
Population Information (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,009 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,956 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,053 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 906 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,081 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,179 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,306 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 930 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,370 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,520 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,600 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,744 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,997 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,964 | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,667 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 745 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $125,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $618 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,957 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,027 | 83.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,930 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,614 | 75.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,413 | 24.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,607 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 237 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 857 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,128 | 36.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,060 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,432 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,700 | 10.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,193 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49707 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,094 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,575 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,305 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,012 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,064 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,273 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 732 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,470 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,024 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 822 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 423 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,774 | 94.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 209 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 109 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 98 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 781 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 484 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 437 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 307 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 90 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49707 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 607 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 831 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,151 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 904 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,734 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,713 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,239 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,094 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 484 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 270 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49707 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,346 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 546 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 104 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 146 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 299 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 572 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49707 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 104 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 695 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,247 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 183 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,213 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 436 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 449 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 630 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,528 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 986 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 484 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 217 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,700 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,818 | 58.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,117 | 55.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 962 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49707 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,313 | 63.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,496 | 44.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,396 | 33.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 895 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,697 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49707 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,409 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 114 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 341 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 582 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 378 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 134 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 518 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 481 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49707 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 281 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 739 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 827 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,010 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,271 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,820 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,028 | 17.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,073 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,908 | 16.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49707 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 295 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,110 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,727 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,941 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,574 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 310 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49707 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,132 | 71.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,131 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 912 | 9.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 146 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 624 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49707 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,016 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,748 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,914 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,349 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49707 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 542 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,198 | 28.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,805 | 23.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,224 | 16.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 969 | 12.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 757 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 93 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49707 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,048 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $618 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.80 | 2.38 |
Households (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,027 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,038 | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 953 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,110 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,972 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,187 | 21.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,758 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49707 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,360 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,953 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,306 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 297 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,749 | 18.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,054 | 21.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49707 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,935 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 199 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 190 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,772 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,152 | 29.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 622 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,929 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,869 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,662 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,579 | 21.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 319 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,328 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,932 | 42.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49707 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,023 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,825 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,667 | 59.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,048 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 236 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 110 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49707 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,691 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 103 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 318 | 308.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 318 | 308.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 318 | 308.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 81.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 20.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 55 | 53.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 87 | 84.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49707 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,103 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,655 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 448 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 187 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 175 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49707 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,027 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,917 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Alpena, MI49707