49905 ZIP Code — Atlantic Mine, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49905 is located in Atlantic Mine, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 78.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49905

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 $179,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,688. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49905 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,349

population

78.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49905 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49905

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atlantic Mine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49931 Houghton (6.6 mi) 49921 Dodgeville (7.2 mi) 49930 Hancock (10.1 mi) 49916 Chassell (10.5 mi) 49965 Toivola (11.3 mi) 49945 Lake Linden (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,349
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	78.55 sq mi
Water area	3.47 sq mi
Latitude	47.1055
Longitude	-88.7226
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	33.1%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,349

Population

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$77,688

Median household income

$27,364

Per capita income

$179,200

Median home value

$866

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

103

5–9

134

10–14

132

103

15–19

101

102

20–24

100

25–34

156

35–44

153

122

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	774	33.0%
18 and over	1,575	67.0%
65 and over	297	12.6%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,326	98.9%
Two or more races	22	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	33.1%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	21.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$77,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,200
Median rent / month	$866
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	0.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	27.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	461	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	106	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	116	15.7%
Households with children under 18	346	46.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	36.5%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	16.3%
Married	56.1%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	7.7%
Divorced	6.5%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 23.6%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	8.2%
Kindergarten	32	4.1%
Elementary school	360	46.1%
High school	156	20.0%
College / grad school	169	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	19.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,141	91.1%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,349	100.0%
Born in same state	2,348	100.0%
Born in different state	1,756	74.8%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	212	9%
Italian	100	4.3%
English	61	2.6%
Arab	60	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.6%
German	12	0.5%
Irish	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	90.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49905

What city is ZIP code 49905 in?

ZIP code 49905 is primarily assigned to Atlantic Mine, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49905 in?

ZIP code 49905 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49905 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 49905 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 49905 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49905 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49905?

The median home value in ZIP code 49905 is $179,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 49905?

ZIP code 49905 has an estimated population of 2,349 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49905 in?

ZIP code 49905 observes the EST timezone.