49903 ZIP Code — Amasa, MI
Iron County, Michigan
ZIP code 49903 is located in Amasa, Michigan, within Iron County. It covers approximately 157.02 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.
194
population
157.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
49903 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49903
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Amasa | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 194 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 157.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.95 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.2505 |
| Longitude | -88.4469 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 906 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.7% | 54.0% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.9% | 34.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 9.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
194
Population
1
People per sq mi
71.1
Median age
$35,893
Median household income
$30,996
Per capita income
$51,400
Median home value
$375
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
24.0%
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment
360
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
5
3
10–14
2
4
20–24
3
3
25–34
2
3
35–44
2
11
45–54
11
5
55–59
4
6
60–64
6
38
65–74
37
13
75–84
12
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 8.2% |
| 18 and over | 178 | 91.8% |
| 65 and over | 118 | 60.8% |
| Median age | 71.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.6%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 88.6% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.7% | 54.0% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.9% | 34.8% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 9.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
11.8%
$15k–$25k
16.2%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
31.6%
$50k–$75k
10.3%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 31.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 0.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $35,893 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
46.7%
$50k–$100k
33.3%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
2.5%
$300k–$500k
8.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $51,400 |
| Median rent / month | $375 |
| Owner occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter occupied | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 63.8% |
| Single-family detached | 89.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 8.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 5.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 79.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 9.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 15.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 69 | 50.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 42 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 4.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 106 | 77.9% |
| Average household size | 1.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 8.4% | 14.5% |
| Married | 21.1% | 33.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 45.8% |
| Divorced | 54.7% | 1.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
49.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 47.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 15.8% |
| High school | 2 | 10.5% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
51.5%
Education & healthcare
11.8%
Retail trade
10.3%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
5.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.8% |
| Service | 7.4% |
| Sales & office | 13.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 48.5% |
| Work from home | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.8 |
Poverty
All people
24.0%
Under 18 years
71.4%
18 and over
20.2%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 81.6% |
| Retirement income | 50.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 34.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23 | 12.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 33.3% |
| 65 and over | 20.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 82.0% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 183 | 94.3% |
| 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) | 190 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 190 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 137 | 70.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 30 | 15.5% |
| French | 23 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 9 | 4.6% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 2 | 1% |
| English | 2 | 1% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 70.1% |
| Internet access | 58.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49903
What city is ZIP code 49903 in?
ZIP code 49903 is primarily assigned to Amasa, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49903 in?
ZIP code 49903 falls within Iron County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49903 have an older population?
61% of residents in ZIP code 49903 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49903 have a large retiree population?
82% of households in ZIP code 49903 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49903?
24% of residents in ZIP code 49903 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 49903 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49903 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49903 in?
ZIP code 49903 observes the CST timezone.