49855 ZIP Code, Marquette, MI
49855 is a ZIP code in Marquette, Michigan in Marquette County. It covers 207 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49871, 49866 and 49849. 33,876 people live here in 14,616 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. With about 164 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $62,083, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Marquette, MI
- County: Marquette County
- Land area: 207 sq mi
- Population: 33,876
- Median household income: $62,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 33,876 |
| Households | 14,616 |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Income per person | $36,434 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Homeowners | 58.7% |
| Median home value | $263,300 |
| Median rent | $1,037 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% |
| Broadband internet | 83.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.9% |
| $25–35K | 10.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 15.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 8.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.6% |
| Owned outright | 23.4% |
| Rented | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.3% |
| Townhome | 2.9% |
| 2–4 units | 13.3% |
| 5–19 units | 9.5% |
| 20+ units | 10.2% |
| Mobile / other | 2.7% |
Businesses in 49855
1,047 business establishments with 14,384 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 175
- Retail Trade: 167
- Accommodation and Food Services: 113
- Construction: 106
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 103
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 100
- Finance and Insurance: 67
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 43
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49871 — Palmer CDP, MI (10.3 mi)
- 49866 — Negaunee city, MI (11.9 mi)
- 49849 — Ishpeming city, MI (17.9 mi)
- 49885 (19.6 mi)
- 49841 — Gwinn CDP, MI (20.4 mi)
- 49833 (21.6 mi)
- 49822 (22.1 mi)
- 49814 — Michigamme CDP, MI (23.9 mi)
Areas that include 49855
- Marquette, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Harvey, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Trowbridge Park, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marquette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest median home value in Marquette County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marquette County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Marquette County
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in Marquette County
Mail every home in 49855
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49855, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49855 in?
- 49855 is a Marquette, MI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Marquette and 3% lies inside Harvey; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49855 in?
- 49855 is in Marquette County.
- What is the population of 49855?
- About 33,876 people (±378), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 32,929.
- What is the median household income in 49855?
- $62,083 (±$3,766), 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 49855?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49855 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49855?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49871 (10.3 mi, Palmer), 49866 (11.9 mi, Negaunee), 49849 (17.9 mi, Ishpeming), 49885 (19.6 mi), 49841 (20.4 mi, Gwinn) and 49833 (21.6 mi).
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