49689 ZIP Code – Wellston, Michigan
49689 is a small ZIP code in Wellston, Michigan, part of Manistee County with a population of approximately 1,610 residents. At $59,712, the median household income here runs near the Michigan average and below the U.S. average. At $127,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 92.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $658 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 8.8%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 11.4% is near the U.S. average. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 47.6, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 49644, 49619, 49638.
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ZIP 49689 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49689 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,610 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $127k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $658 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49644 – Irons
- 49619 – Brethren
- 49638 – Harrietta
- 49645 – Kaleva
- 49660 – Manistee
- 49625 – Copemish
- 49656 – Luther
- 49668 – Mesick
- 49618 – Boon
- 49410 – Fountain
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49644 | IRONS | 1,920 | $51,216 |
| 49619 | BRETHREN | 1,031 | $53,958 |
| 49638 | HARRIETTA | 954 | $45,481 |
| 49645 | KALEVA | 1,802 | $48,690 |
| 49660 | MANISTEE | 14,739 | $62,816 |