🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49755

Levering

ZIP Code 49755 is a standard zip code serving Levering, Levering, Michigan (MI), in Emmet County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,892 with a median household income of $42,313. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Emmet
City: Levering
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.637700
Longitude: -84.798600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 99.81 mi²
Water Area: 5.88 mi²
Population Density: 19.0 people per mi² (20th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.709778°N, 45.563590°S, -84.609570°E, -84.975552°W

With 1,892 residents spread across 99.81 square miles, this area has a population density of 19.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,892

Population

40th percentile

$42,313

Median Income

35th percentile

$138,200

Median Home Value

55th percentile

99.81 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49755 is $42,313, and the median home value is $138,200.

Housing

1,345

Total Units

795

Occupied Units

59.1%

Occupancy Rate

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