49908 ZIP Code — Baraga, MI

Baraga County, Michigan

ZIP code 49908 is located in Baraga, Michigan, within Baraga County. It covers approximately 109.06 square miles and serves a population of 3,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49908

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 $116,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $48,190. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49908 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,104

population

109.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49908 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49908

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49908. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baraga	Acceptable
Baraga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49958 Pelkie (7.9 mi) 49916 Chassell (10.8 mi) 49946 Lanse (13.2 mi) 49962 Skanee (15.9 mi) 49921 Dodgeville (17.4 mi) 49965 Toivola (17.9 mi) 49931 Houghton (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,104
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	109.06 sq mi
Water area	10.29 sq mi
Latitude	46.8359
Longitude	-88.5070
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	52.7%	54.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	28.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,104

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$48,190

Median household income

$21,464

Per capita income

$116,600

Median home value

$514

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

974

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

139

20–24

396

25–34

252

273

35–44

174

236

45–54

150

146

55–59

102

60–64

185

65–74

117

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	465	15.0%
18 and over	2,639	85.0%
65 and over	491	15.8%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.2%

Black or African American 19.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.5%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,667	53.2%
Black or African American	603	19.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	516	16.5%
Two or more races	271	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1%
Asian	19	0.6%
Other race	17	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	54.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	28.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$48,190

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,600
Median rent / month	$514
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.6%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	442	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	48	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	153	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	371	36.6%
Households with children under 18	228	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	373	36.8%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.3%	24.7%
Married	30.4%	45.9%
Separated	0.3%	2.0%
Widowed	1.6%	10.2%
Divorced	11.5%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.9%
Kindergarten	26	5.6%
Elementary school	201	43.5%
High school	141	30.5%
College / grad school	62	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Public administration 9.6%

Construction 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.4

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,987	96.2%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,098	99.8%
Born in same state	3,091	99.6%
Born in different state	2,745	88.4%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	206	6.6%
French	160	5.2%
Arab	107	3.4%
Polish	47	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	1.1%
English	24	0.8%
Irish	3	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49908

What city is ZIP code 49908 in?

ZIP code 49908 is primarily assigned to Baraga, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49908 in?

ZIP code 49908 falls within Baraga County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49908?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 49908 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 49908 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49908?

The median home value in ZIP code 49908 is $116,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49908?

ZIP code 49908 has an estimated population of 3,104 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49908 in?

ZIP code 49908 observes the EST timezone.