49946 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 49946 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49946 is White. The current unemployment level in 49946 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,868 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.39% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,658 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,475 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $341,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.17% |
49946 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,132 | 86.21% |
| Black | 37 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 378 | 10.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49946 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 377 | 76.01% |
| Black | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 109 | 21.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
49946 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 225 | 9.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 288 | 11.97% |
| High School Diploma | 992 | 41.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 37 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 97 | 4.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 478 | 19.86% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 7.77% |
| Masters Degree | 78 | 3.24% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.12% |
