49738 ZIP Code
Grayling, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49738 |
| City/Town: | Grayling |
| County: | Crawford |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,567 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,120 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,029 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,257 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,500 |
| Land Area: | 332.6 sq miles
861.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.6923, -84.5951 |
Population Information (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,567 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,871 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,696 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 528 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 583 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 407 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 501 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 379 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 998 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 837 | 8.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,104 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 668 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,085 | 11.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,478 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 737 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 262 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $863 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,257 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,238 | 58.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,019 | 41.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,374 | 79.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 864 | 20.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,169 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 97 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 573 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,180 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,010 | 28.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 829 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 912 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 568 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49738 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,120 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,634 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,029 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,938 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,692 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 217 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,992 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,855 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 581 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 256 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,930 | 93.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 103 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 116 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 386 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 282 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 228 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 99 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49738 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 222 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 208 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 535 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 334 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 577 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 778 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 565 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 731 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 194 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 94 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49738 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,868 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 331 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 167 | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49738 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 200 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 473 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 495 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 145 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 205 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 296 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 765 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 438 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 142 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 341 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 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 (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,820 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,136 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,140 | 53.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 582 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49738 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,576 | 60.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,100 | 49.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,642 | 38.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 214 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 130 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 539 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49738 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,144 | 84.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 19 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 53 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 43 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 44 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 74 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 781 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49738 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 91 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 734 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,320 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,008 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,573 | 21.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 912 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 639 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 536 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 426 | 5.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49738 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 255 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 444 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,534 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,002 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 785 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 237 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49738 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,715 | 40.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,642 | 38.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 358 | 8.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 410 | 9.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 89 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49738 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 306 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,339 | 31.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,771 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 822 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49738 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 258 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 697 | 20.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 875 | 25.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 419 | 12.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 654 | 19.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 365 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49738 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,125 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $863 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,238 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,062 | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 549 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 896 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 963 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 970 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,689 | 39.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49738 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,044 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,152 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,101 | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 229 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 552 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 760 | 18.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49738 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,597 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 145 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 102 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 730 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 419 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 201 | 12.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,706 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 965 | 12.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,402 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,002 | 21.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 65 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,017 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 920 | 46.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49738 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,768 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,737 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 843 | 48.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 876 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 206 | 11.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,444 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 31 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 123 | 396.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 123 | 396.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 123 | 396.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 83.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 23 | 74.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 51.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49738 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,039 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,859 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 180 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 40 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 114 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 26 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49738 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,238 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,849 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Grayling, MI49738