49839 ZIP Code, Grand Marais, MI
49839 is a ZIP code in Grand Marais, Michigan in Alger County. It covers 154 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49883, 49884 and 49853. 198 people live here in 134 households, fewer than in most Michigan ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $47,292, well below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 71.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Marais, MI
- County: Alger County
- Land area: 154 sq mi
- Population: 198
- Median household income: $47,292
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 198 |
| Households | 134 |
| Median household income | $47,292 |
| Income per person | $37,179 |
| Median age | 71.1 |
| Homeowners | 95.5% |
| Median home value | $163,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 85.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 14.2% |
| $35–50K | 34.3% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 6.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65–74 | 65.2% |
| 75+ | 14.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 6.2% |
| Owned outright | 15.8% |
| Rented | 1.0% |
| Vacant | 77.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.0% |
Businesses in 49839
18 business establishments with 66 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 49839
- Grand Marais, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Alger County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49839, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49839 in?
- 49839 is a Grand Marais, MI mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Grand Marais; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49839 in?
- 49839 is in Alger County.
- What is the population of 49839?
- About 198 people (±102), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 373.
- What is the median household income in 49839?
- $47,292 (±$8,873), 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 49839?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49839 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49839?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49883 (14.6 mi), 49884 (16.1 mi) and 49853 (24.6 mi).
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