49861 ZIP Code, Michigamme, MI
49861 is a ZIP code in Michigamme, Michigan — mostly in Baraga County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Marquette County. It covers 184 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49814, 49919 and 49946. 523 people live here in 261 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 (98%). Median household income is $61,875, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 62.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Michigamme, MI
- County: Baraga County
- Land area: 184 sq mi
- Population: 523
- Median household income: $61,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 523 |
| Households | 261 |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Income per person | $37,580 |
| Median age | 62 |
| Homeowners | 97.7% |
| Median home value | $226,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 40 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 7.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 78.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 12.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.2% |
| $50–75K | 19.9% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 21.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.6% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.3% |
| 10–19 | 1.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 5.0% |
| 35–44 | 6.1% |
| 45–54 | 15.3% |
| 55–64 | 21.6% |
| 65–74 | 25.0% |
| 75+ | 16.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.4% |
| Owned outright | 23.9% |
| Rented | 0.9% |
| Vacant | 58.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.9% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.7% |
Businesses in 49861
13 business establishments with 39 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49814 — Michigamme CDP, MI (10.5 mi)
- 49919 — Covington CDP, MI (12.9 mi)
- 49946 — Zeba CDP, MI (13.3 mi)
- 49879 — Republic CDP, MI (16.6 mi)
- 49962 — Skanee CDP, MI (18.8 mi)
- 49970 — Covington CDP, MI (20.4 mi)
- 49849 — Ishpeming city, MI (21.6 mi)
- 49903 — Amasa CDP, MI (21.7 mi)
Areas that include 49861
- Michigamme, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Three Lakes, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Baraga County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49861, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49861 in?
- 49861 is a Michigamme, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Three Lakes and 1% lies inside Michigamme; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49861 in?
- 49861 is mostly in Baraga County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Marquette County.
- What is the population of 49861?
- About 523 people (±89), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 565.
- What is the median household income in 49861?
- $61,875 (±$13,851), 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 49861?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49861 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49861?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49814 (10.5 mi, Michigamme), 49919 (12.9 mi, Covington), 49946 (13.3 mi, Zeba), 49879 (16.6 mi, Republic), 49962 (18.8 mi, Skanee) and 49970 (20.4 mi, Covington).
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