ZIP Code 49792 in Tower, MI

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Tower, Michigan
County:Cheboygan County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:27:31 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:231
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:45.3437, -84.2838
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49792 - Tower, MI

ZIP Code 49792, Tower

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCheboygan County, MI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points7
PO Boxes7
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 49765
Key Facts
  • Tower is classified as a PO Box ZIP, meaning this postal facility primarily provides PO Box service rather than street delivery to residences.
  • The post office maintains 7 PO Boxes for local customers along the M-68 highway corridor.
  • One rural carrier route serves the area, typical of northern Michigan's low-density settlement patterns.
  • The ZIP has no recorded residential population within its boundaries but serves the surrounding region.
  • Tower functions as part of the larger 49765 delivery area, providing convenient mail access for rural residents.

Mail Delivery

The delivery system here reflects northern Michigan's sparse settlement patterns. One rural route handles street delivery for properties along M-68, while PO Boxes provide reliable service for residents who prefer or require centralized mail pickup. The ZIP sits within the larger 49765 delivery area, indicating that Tower's post office functions as a convenient access point rather than serving an independent municipal area.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

The single street record for M-68 reflects Tower's location along this major east-west highway through northern Michigan's rural interior.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49792 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49792 is located in Cheboygan County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49792. It covers 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:25027.75 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2680200Source: Census
Place Name:Tower CDP; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49793 | | 49791

Schools in ZIP Code 49792


We could not locate which school district 49792 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.

Wolverine Middlehigh School 13131 Brook St
Wolverine, MI 49799
District: Wolverine Community SchoolsNearby
Wolverine Elementary School 5993 Sholes St
Wolverine, MI 49799
District: Wolverine Community SchoolsNearby
Inland Lakes Elementary School 4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
District: Inland Lakes SchoolsNearby
Inland Lakes Secondary School 4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
District: Inland Lakes SchoolsNearby
Cop Esd Programs 6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
District: UnknownNearby
Northern Michigan Christian Academy 1833 Mcmichael
Burt Lake, MI 49717
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bishop Baraga Catholic School 623 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 900 S Western Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49792


North Central Michigan College 1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
Type: Post Secondary
Alpena Community College 665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
Type: Post Secondary
Great Lakes Boat Building School 485 S. Meridian
Cedarville, MI 49719-9790
Type: Post Secondary
Kirtland Community College 4800 W 4 Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Type: Post Secondary
Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University-Traverse City Location 2200 Dendrinos Dr, Ste. 104
Traverse City, MI 49684-9121
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov