49829 ZIP Code, Escanaba, MI
49829 is a ZIP code in Escanaba, Michigan in Delta County. It covers 67 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49894, 49837 and 49807. 16,416 people live here in 7,475 households. With about 246 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $50,277, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Escanaba, MI
- County: Delta County
- Land area: 67 sq mi
- Population: 16,416
- Median household income: $50,277
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,416 |
| Households | 7,475 |
| Median household income | $50,277 |
| Income per person | $32,314 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 70.9% |
| Median home value | $146,300 |
| Median rent | $661 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 12.5% |
| $25–35K | 10.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.2% |
| $150–200K | 3.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 10.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.3% |
| Owned outright | 30.5% |
| Rented | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.5% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.5% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 6.9% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 49829
645 business establishments with 9,704 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 112
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 84
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 68
- Accommodation and Food Services: 59
- Construction: 53
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 47
- Finance and Insurance: 45
- Manufacturing: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49894 (3 mi)
- 49837 — Gladstone city, MI (7.1 mi)
- 49807 (9.2 mi)
- 49896 (13.5 mi)
- 49874 — Powers village, MI (16.1 mi)
- 49872 (17.1 mi)
- 49878 — Rapid River CDP, MI (17.2 mi)
- 49873 (17.3 mi)
Areas that include 49829
- Escanaba, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Delta County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Delta County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Delta County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Delta County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Delta County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Delta County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49829, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49829 in?
- 49829 is a Escanaba, MI mailing address. By land area, 19% lies inside Escanaba; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49829 in?
- 49829 is in Delta County.
- What is the population of 49829?
- About 16,416 people (±483), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,009.
- What is the median household income in 49829?
- $50,277 (±$3,937), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49829?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49829 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49829?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49894 (3 mi), 49837 (7.1 mi, Gladstone), 49807 (9.2 mi), 49896 (13.5 mi), 49874 (16.1 mi, Powers) and 49872 (17.1 mi).
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