49735 ZIP Code
Gaylord, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49735 |
| City/Town: | Gaylord |
| County: | Otsego |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,570 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,100 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,485 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,300 |
| Land Area: | 248.6 sq miles
643.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.9981, -84.6702 |
Population Information (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,570 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,369 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,201 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,022 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,193 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,191 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,293 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,105 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,400 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,277 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,531 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,649 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,381 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,736 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,265 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 527 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $859 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,485 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,862 | 77.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,623 | 22.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,549 | 73.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,313 | 26.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,766 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 247 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 526 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,579 | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,620 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,714 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,685 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,395 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49735 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,247 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,578 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,100 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,325 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,881 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 437 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,539 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,639 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,467 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 729 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,386 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 233 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 64 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 110 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 65 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 712 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 205 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 397 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 228 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49735 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 388 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 212 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 808 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 924 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,071 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,801 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,230 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,433 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 628 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 367 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49735 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,358 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,327 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 56 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 106 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 689 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49735 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 260 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 918 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 829 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 171 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,528 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 600 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 534 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 406 | 4.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,148 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,365 | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 459 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 629 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,797 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,266 | 69.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,522 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,615 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49735 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,459 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,585 | 40.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,426 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 420 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 193 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,070 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49735 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,789 | 76.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 138 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 375 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 465 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 486 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 62 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 387 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 783 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49735 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 629 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,463 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,076 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,711 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,829 | 24.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,156 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 815 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 296 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 499 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49735 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 424 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 908 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,886 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,302 | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,600 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 365 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49735 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,370 | 60.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,473 | 16.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,034 | 11.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 60 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 648 | 7.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 150 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49735 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 544 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,198 | 36.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,390 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,730 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49735 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 376 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 632 | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,239 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,446 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,787 | 27.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 863 | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 166 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49735 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,267 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $459 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $859 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,862 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,258 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,362 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,690 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,068 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,523 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,165 | 35.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49735 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,614 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,767 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,603 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 189 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 990 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,199 | 25.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49735 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,119 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 183 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,727 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 922 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,040 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,350 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,706 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,412 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,376 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 371 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,604 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,401 | 41.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49735 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,079 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,279 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 858 | 37.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,402 | 61.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 337 | 14.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49735 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,312 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 68 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 258 | 379.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 258 | 379.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 258 | 379.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 48 | 70.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 58 | 85.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 54.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49735 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,548 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,182 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 366 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 67 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 207 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 57 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49735 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,862 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,520 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Gaylord, MI49735