49871 ZIP Code, Palmer, MI
49871 is a ZIP code in Palmer, Michigan in Marquette County. It covers 17 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49866, 49855 and 49841. 392 people live here in 166 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 (87%). Median household income is $63,125, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 50.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Palmer, MI
- County: Marquette County
- Land area: 17 sq mi
- Population: 392
- Median household income: $63,125
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 392 |
| Households | 166 |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Income per person | $30,666 |
| Median age | 50.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.7% |
| Median home value | $81,900 |
| Median rent | $679 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Broadband internet | 85.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 7.8% |
| $15–25K | 2.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 31.3% |
| $75–100K | 18.7% |
| $100–150K | 10.8% |
| $150–200K | 7.2% |
| $200K+ | 1.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 8.2% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 15.8% |
| 55–64 | 20.4% |
| 65–74 | 16.1% |
| 75+ | 1.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.8% |
| Owned outright | 35.7% |
| Rented | 11.2% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 49871
5 business establishments with 14 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49866 — Negaunee city, MI (2.3 mi)
- 49855 — Marquette city, MI (10.3 mi)
- 49841 — Gwinn CDP, MI (11 mi)
- 49849 — Ishpeming city, MI (11.1 mi)
- 49833 (15.9 mi)
- 49885 (17.3 mi)
- 49877 (20.1 mi)
- 49814 — Michigamme CDP, MI (22.1 mi)
Areas that include 49871
- Palmer, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marquette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49871, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49871 in?
- 49871 is a Palmer, MI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Palmer; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49871 in?
- 49871 is in Marquette County.
- What is the population of 49871?
- About 392 people (±97), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 476.
- What is the median household income in 49871?
- $63,125 (±$6,254), 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 49871?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49871 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49871?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49866 (2.3 mi, Negaunee), 49855 (10.3 mi, Marquette), 49841 (11 mi, Gwinn), 49849 (11.1 mi, Ishpeming), 49833 (15.9 mi) and 49885 (17.3 mi).
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