| City: | Filer City, Michigan |
| County: | Manistee County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:23:06 PM |
| Population: | 136 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 231 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.2152, -86.2895 |
| Land Area: | 0.247 sq mi |
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Filer City is a small working-class community in Manistee County, Michigan, with 136 residents across 55 households. This compact settlement covers just over half a square mile along Michigan's western coast.
The Filer City post office maintains 34 PO Boxes and serves the area through one rural carrier route. With a 0.62 adoption rate (34 boxes for 55 households), about 62% of local households use PO Boxes while others receive rural route delivery. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery is available.
Filer City retains its historic character. Most housing dates to before 1939, with streets like Mee Street, Sherman Street, and Filer Avenue forming the small grid. The population is 92% white, with a median age of 41.5 years and typical family sizes of 2.5 people per household.
Despite having only 3 business establishments, those businesses employ 346 workers. This suggests at least one significant employer draws workers from surrounding areas. The per capita income of $24,199 and median home value of $93,100 indicate a working-class community. About 17% of workers work from home, while most commute by car (8 drive alone, 35 carpool).
Simple street grid with historic names typical of early 20th century Michigan settlements.
ZIP Code 49634 has 136 residents and 55 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.3% male and 39.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 136Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 183Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 116Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 550.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 141 | 160 | 144 | 128 | 133 | 157 | 90 | 81 | 57 | 67 | 116 | 172 | 183 |
| Decennial Census | 116 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 136 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 65.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| White: | 125 | 97.66% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.56% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.78% |
| Total: | 128 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 82 | 60.29% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 54 | 39.71% | 65.5 years |
| Total: | 136 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 183 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 183 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 183 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($71,149), is down $48,150 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,750. Family households earn a median of $60,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,250). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.0%, which is markedly above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,150 | $48,233 | $34,750 | $33,056 | $34,000 | $33,000 | $31,875 | $0 | $86,750 | $0 | $75,833 | $84,250 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $47,679 | $48,150 | $33,750 | $32,639 | $32,750 | $33,000 | $31,875 | $0 | $86,750 | $0 | $76,875 | $100,208 | $60,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $65,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $23,487 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,750 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $24,167 | $24,853 | $24,464 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 | $12,708 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 102 | 68.92% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 4.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 40 | 27.03% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 7.84% |
| Service: | 35 | 34.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 13.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 33 | 32.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 11.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 102 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $93,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $21,900 (30.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.15% (21.43% with a mortgage, 78.57% free-and-clear) and renters 13.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $71,200 | $71,800 | $70,400 | $58,000 | $63,300 | $81,600 | $82,700 | $81,700 | $0 | $0 | $84,200 | $81,900 | $93,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 18.46% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 44 | 67.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 13.85% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 92.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 7.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2023, 3.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.80%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.80%), down 15.40 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.00%). College enrollment is 25.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 13.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 64 | 49.61% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 3.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 86.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 3.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 122 | 58.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 37.32% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 4.31% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 200 | 95.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.4% | 13.3% | 23.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 28.6% | 19.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 8 | 20.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 40.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 15.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 55.00% |
ZIP Code 49634 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 343 people with an annual payroll of $32,947,000. USPS data shows 47 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 47Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 103Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 47Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $12,252,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $32,947,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 343Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49634 is located in Manistee County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49634. It covers 0.247 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.247 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3281.19 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2628060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Filer City CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49634 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.