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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49839

Alger County

Typical home value

$246,049[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+17.9%
5-year / yr
+10.4%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.4%
vs metro
vs state
+2.9%
ZIP 49839 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49839 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 49839 is worth $246,049. Over the past year, values have risen 17.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#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
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,342[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
198[3]
Median household income
$47,292[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+8[5]
Moved in
188
Moved out
180

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
0
  • Burt Township School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Burt Township School District

    40 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$1,244
Loan principal$196,840
Down payment$49,210
Total interest paid$251,058

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$1,644
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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Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49839?
The typical home in 49839 is worth $246,049, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49839?
Home values in 49839 are up 17.9% over the past year, and up 10.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49839?
The effective property tax rate in 49839 is 1.0% — roughly $2,342 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49839?
ZIP code 49839 has a population of 198 and a median household income of $47,292.

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