Baraga County, MI ZIP Codes
Michigan (MI) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
8,215
population (2021)
-7.3%
pop change since 2010
26013
FIPS code
Baraga County ZIP code map
About Baraga County
Baraga County is located in Michigan and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,215 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.3% from 8,860 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Baraga County is 26013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,215 |
| 2010 population | 8,860 |
| Change | -7.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| FIPS code | 26013 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Baraga County
ZIP codes for Baraga County, MI (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49908 | Baraga | Baraga | View map |
| 49919 | Covington | Baraga | View map |
| 49946 | Lanse | Baraga | View map |
| 49962 | Skanee | Baraga | View map |
| 49970 | Watton | Baraga | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,569
Population
45.3
Median age
$51,627
Median household income
$28,627
Per capita income
$120,560
Median home value
$225
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
3,638
Housing units
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
171
Under 5
139
196
5–9
159
204
10–14
165
208
15–19
168
240
20–24
194
605
25–34
491
465
35–44
378
524
45–54
425
294
55–59
238
295
60–64
240
582
65–74
473
303
75–84
245
92
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,292 | 11.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,277 | 89.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,770 | 38.1% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
12.2%
Black or African American
8.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,398 | 70.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 927 | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 636 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $51,627 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.9%
$50k–$100k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
14.0%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,560 |
| Median rent / month | $225 |
| Owner occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter occupied | 13.7% |
| Vacant | 47.1% |
| Single-family detached | 86.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.9% |
| Electricity | 2.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil | 8.9% |
| Wood | 20.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,395 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 170 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 569 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 822 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 570 | 11.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,241 | 57.8% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.9% | 11.2% |
| Married | 53.7% | 60.5% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 14.9% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
43.5%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 103 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 590 | 57.1% |
| High school | 325 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 168 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.8%
Retail trade
12.0%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Public administration
6.1%
Other services
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Information
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Professional & management
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.0% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
9.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.7% |
| Retirement income | 47.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 37.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 569 | 13.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% |
| 18–64 years | 18.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 59.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,259 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,532 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,502 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,386 | 80.7% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 37 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 21 | 21.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 662 | 8.7% |
| French | 567 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 312 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 292 | 3.9% |
| German | 156 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.3% |
| Internet access | 86.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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