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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49735

Otsego County

Typical home value

$264,685[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.8%
vs metro
vs state
+10.7%
ZIP 49735 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49735 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49735 is worth $264,685. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,085[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Otsego County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
20,773[3]
Median household income
$70,819[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Otsego County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+124[5]
Moved in
852
Moved out
728

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg

    High · Grades 9–12 · Gaylord Community Schools

    933 students

  • Gaylord Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Gaylord Community Schools

    618 students

  • Gaylord Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Gaylord Community Schools

    426 students

  • South Maple Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Gaylord Community Schools

    404 students

  • North Ohio Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Gaylord Community Schools

    395 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,338
Loan principal$211,748
Down payment$52,937
Total interest paid$270,073

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,733
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49735?
The typical home in 49735 is worth $264,685, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49735?
Home values in 49735 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49735?
The effective property tax rate in 49735 is 0.8% — roughly $2,085 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49735?
ZIP code 49735 has a population of 20,773 and a median household income of $70,819.

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