49885 ZIP Code, Skandia, MI
49885 is a ZIP code in Skandia, Michigan — mostly in Marquette County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Alger County. It covers 146 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49833, 49826 and 49822. 1,947 people live here in 791 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (97%). Median household income is $81,172, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Skandia, MI
- County: Marquette County
- Land area: 146 sq mi
- Population: 1,947
- Median household income: $81,172
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,947 |
| Households | 791 |
| Median household income | $81,172 |
| Income per person | $38,612 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Homeowners | 96.6% |
| Median home value | $241,200 |
| Median rent | $1,075 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 90.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 23.0% |
| $150–200K | 14.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.6% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 17.8% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.6% |
| Owned outright | 29.9% |
| Rented | 2.5% |
| Vacant | 25.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.5% |
Businesses in 49885
33 business establishments with 87 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Retail Trade: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49833 (6.7 mi)
- 49826 (7 mi)
- 49822 (10.6 mi)
- 49825 (10.8 mi)
- 49891 (12.1 mi)
- 49816 — Chatham village, MI (14.4 mi)
- 49841 — Gwinn CDP, MI (15.2 mi)
- 49880 — Rock CDP, MI (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 49885
- Skandia, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Alger County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Marquette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 9: highest median household income in Marquette County
- No. 2 of 9: highest median home value in Marquette County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Marquette County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of households with children in Marquette County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marquette County
- No. 4 of 9: lowest median age in Marquette County
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Marquette County
Mail every home in 49885
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49885, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49885 in?
- 49885 is a Skandia, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49885 in?
- 49885 is mostly in Marquette County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Alger County.
- What is the population of 49885?
- About 1,947 people (±348), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,937.
- What is the median household income in 49885?
- $81,172 (±$13,054), 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 49885?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49885 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49885?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49833 (6.7 mi), 49826 (7 mi), 49822 (10.6 mi), 49825 (10.8 mi), 49891 (12.1 mi) and 49816 (14.4 mi, Chatham).
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