49879 ZIP Code, Republic, MI
49879 is a ZIP code in Republic, Michigan — mostly in Marquette County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Iron County. It covers 177 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49815, 49849 and 49814. 1,057 people live here in 541 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $49,471, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 60.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Republic, MI
- County: Marquette County
- Land area: 177 sq mi
- Population: 1,057
- Median household income: $49,471
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,057 |
| Households | 541 |
| Median household income | $49,471 |
| Income per person | $34,170 |
| Median age | 60 |
| Homeowners | 87.8% |
| Median home value | $97,500 |
| Median rent | $1,049 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 75.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 8.9% |
| $15–25K | 11.1% |
| $25–35K | 16.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 10.4% |
| $100–150K | 10.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 5.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 5.7% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 7.0% |
| 55–64 | 27.8% |
| 65–74 | 18.3% |
| 75+ | 13.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.2% |
| Owned outright | 34.7% |
| Rented | 6.8% |
| Vacant | 44.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.1% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.3% |
| Mobile / other | 2.9% |
Businesses in 49879
17 business establishments with 32 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49815 (11.9 mi)
- 49849 — Ishpeming city, MI (15.2 mi)
- 49814 — Michigamme CDP, MI (16.6 mi)
- 49861 — Three Lakes CDP, MI (16.6 mi)
- 49920 — Crystal Falls city, MI (18 mi)
- 49881 (18.5 mi)
- 49903 — Amasa CDP, MI (19.9 mi)
- 49877 (21 mi)
Areas that include 49879
- Republic, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Iron County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Marquette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Marquette County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marquette County
- No. 1 of 9: highest median age in Marquette County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49879, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49879 in?
- 49879 is a Republic, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Republic; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49879 in?
- 49879 is mostly in Marquette County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Iron County.
- What is the population of 49879?
- About 1,057 people (±157), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 997.
- What is the median household income in 49879?
- $49,471 (±$9,286), 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 49879?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49879 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49879?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49815 (11.9 mi), 49849 (15.2 mi, Ishpeming), 49814 (16.6 mi, Michigamme), 49861 (16.6 mi, Three Lakes), 49920 (18 mi, Crystal Falls) and 49881 (18.5 mi).
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