49862 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49862 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49862 is White. The current unemployment level in 49862 is 5.1%.
| Population | 4,524 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.8% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,732 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,209 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $416,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.44% |
49862 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,656 | 81.21% |
| Black | 619 | 13.75% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 144 | 3.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49862 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 477 | 80.98% |
| Black | 4 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 96 | 16.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49862 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 209 | 6.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 456 | 14.76% |
| High School Diploma | 1,206 | 39.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 0.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 332 | 10.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 529 | 17.12% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 6.6% |
| Masters Degree | 95 | 3.07% |
| Professional Degree | 43 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.13% |
