49779 Zip Code Profile

49779 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Rogers City, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $44,069/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49779 is $37,726.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49779 earn an average of $27,475/year. Women earn only $15,953/year.

2,038 people in 49779 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49779? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 16.5 minutes.

The median age here is 52. There are 2,287 men and 2,352 women. The median age for men is 52 while for women the median age is 52.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,572 people (out of the 4,639 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,243 homes, and 179 businesses every day. 60 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49779 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ottawa, Canada!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 660 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,639
• White Population: 4,549
• Black Population: 44
• Hispanic Population: 32
• Asian Population: 23
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 64
• Male Population: 2,287
• Female Population: 2,352
• Median Age: 52
• Median Age of Males: 52
• Median Age of Females: 52

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• County: Presque Isle
• City: Rogers City
• Longitude: -83.9
• Latitude: 45.4
• Elevation: 660 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 989

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,929
• Drive alone: 1,648
• Carpool: 196
• Public transit: 2
• Ride bikes or walk: 60


• Average commute time: 16.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 390
•    5 - 9: 613
•    10 - 14: 326
•    15 - 19: 144
•    20 - 24: 82
•    25 - 29: 32
•    30 - 34: 90
•    35 - 39: 37
•    40 - 44: 39
•    45 - 59: 88
•    60 - 89: 43
•    90 plus: 45

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $91,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $41,893
• Businesses: 157
• Employees: 1,069
• Annual Payroll: $28,231,000
• Average Family Income: $44,069
• Median Family Income: $31,454
• Average Income for Men: $27,475
• Average Income for Women: $15,953

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 141
• State FIPS Code: 26

• Rogers City Farmers Market

View all schools in Rogers City

Primary Schools

Rogers City Elementary School

532 W. Erie Avenue

Rogers City, MI 49779

(989) 734-9150

Other Schools

Rogers City High School

1033 W. Huron Avenue

Rogers City, MI 49779

(989) 734-9170

Other Schools

Grambau Education Center

251 W. Huron Avenue

Rogers City, MI 49779

(989) 734-9130