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Keweenaw County
Ahmeek, MI
49901
49901 ZIP Code — Ahmeek, MI
Keweenaw County, Michigan
ZIP code 49901 is located in
Ahmeek ,
Michigan ,
within Keweenaw County .
It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of
273 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49901
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,273. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49901 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
273
Population density
346 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
0.79 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
47.3045
Longitude
-88.3975
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
48.0%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
31.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
23.7%
17.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$52,273
Median household income
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 50 18.3% 18 and over 223 81.7% 65 and over 71 26.0% Median age 51.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
48.0%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
31.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
23.7%
17.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 5.1% $35k–$50k 17.9% $50k–$75k 21.8% $75k–$100k 5.8% $100k–$150k 27.6% $150k–$200k 1.3% Median income $52,273
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 98.7% Renter occupied 1.3% Vacant 32.5% Single-family detached 86.6% Large apartment buildings 3.9% Mobile homes 1.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 8.7% 1990–1999 3.5% 1980–1989 11.3% 1970–1979 0.4% 1960–1969 1.7% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 67.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.7% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 52.4% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 39.7% 2 vehicles 43.6% 3 or more 14.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 63.5% Electricity 5.8% Propane / LP gas 3.2% Fuel oil 9.6% Wood 16.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 86 55.1% Cohabiting couple 7 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 24 15.4% Female householder, no spouse 39 25.0% Households with children under 18 33 21.2% Households with seniors (65+) 80 51.3% Average household size 1.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.1% 15.9% Married 65.1% 54.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 22.0% Divorced 13.8% 7.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.6% Bachelor's or higher 22.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 1 2.0% Elementary school 30 60.0% High school 19 38.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
47.5%
Public administration
12.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 59.8% Service 9.0% Sales & office 10.7% Natural resources & construction 7.4% Production & transportation 13.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.6% Government 36.1% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 18.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.9% Retirement income 31.4% Supplemental Security 20.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 19.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 7.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 71.6% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 10.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 22.4%
Disability % Any disability 9.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 15.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.7% Public insurance 56.0% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 273 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 272 99.6% Born in same state 272 99.6% Born in different state 254 93.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 32 11.7% Irish 8 2.9% German 5 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 5 1.8% Italian 3 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 57.1% Internet access 98.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49901
What city is ZIP code 49901 in?
ZIP code 49901 is primarily assigned to Ahmeek, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49901 in?
ZIP code 49901 falls within Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49901 mostly owner-occupied?
99% of occupied units in ZIP code 49901 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49901 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 49901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49901 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 49901 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49901 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 49901 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49901 in?
ZIP code 49901 observes the EST timezone.
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