49910 ZIP Code — Bergland, MI

Ontonagon County, Michigan

ZIP code 49910 is located in Bergland, Michigan, within Ontonagon County. It covers approximately 41.98 square miles and serves a population of 239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49910

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $306,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,667. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 49910 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

239
population
41.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49910 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49910

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City Status
Bergland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49947 Marenisco (12 mi) 49925 Ewen (12.2 mi) 49968 Wakefield (13 mi) 49953 Ontonagon (18.8 mi) 49911 Bessemer (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 239
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 41.98 sq mi
Water area 9.57 sq mi
Latitude 46.5930
Longitude -89.6458
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 70.7% 59.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 17.8% 31.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 9.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

239
Population
6
People per sq mi
67.1
Median age
$51,667
Median household income
$36,689
Per capita income
$306,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.7%
Home ownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
260
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
10–14
4
2
25–34
1
4
45–54
4
14
55–59
13
18
60–64
16
61
65–74
56
19
75–84
17
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1893.8%
18 and over23096.2%
65 and over15866.1%
Median age67.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White239100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 70.7% 59.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 17.8% 31.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 9.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 25.7%
$10k–$15k 0.7%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 5.1%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 14.0%
$75k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 28.7%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k25.7%
$10k–$15k0.7%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k5.1%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k14.0%
$75k–$100k5.1%
$100k–$150k28.7%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$51,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%
$50k–$100k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k–$300k 5.7%
$300k–$500k 45.9%
$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$306,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied89.7%
Renter occupied10.3%
Vacant50.4%
Single-family detached92.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.3%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.80

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200915.0%
1990–19996.6%
1980–198920.4%
1970–197916.1%
1960–196913.1%
1950–19598.4%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier10.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.8%
1 bedroom13.9%
2 bedrooms21.2%
3 bedrooms39.1%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle26.5%
2 vehicles36.8%
3 or more36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas31.6%
Electricity1.5%
Propane / LP gas30.9%
Wood33.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9972.8%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2719.9%
Female householder, no spouse107.4%
Households with children under 1842.9%
Households with seniors (65+)9267.6%
Average household size1.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.7%0.0%
Married74.2%90.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.8%8.2%
Divorced3.3%0.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 23.9%
Some college, no degree 30.0%
Associate's degree 20.4%
Bachelor's degree 11.3%
Graduate / professional 10.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.5%
Bachelor's or higher22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9100.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.8%
Professional & management 18.2%
Public administration 16.7%
Education & healthcare 10.6%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Construction 7.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts56.1%
Service16.7%
Sales & office10.6%
Natural resources & construction7.6%
Production & transportation9.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.7%
Government27.3%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone45.5%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk15.2%
Work from home33.3%
Other means6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)17.2

Poverty

All people 32.6%
Under 18 years 100.0%
18 and over 30.0%
Married-couple families 35.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security66.9%
Retirement income72.8%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.5%
High blood pressure43.6%
High cholesterol43.3%
Diabetes15.1%
Heart disease10.2%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis39.8%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease10.8%
Cancer9.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.6%
Visited dentist69.8%
Cholesterol screening94.8%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans104.3%
Disability%
Any disability25.1%
Under 1844.4%
18–64 years18.1%
65 and over27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.1%
Public insurance80.3%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only239100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)23899.6%
Born in same state23698.7%
Born in different state9539.7%
Foreign born20.8%
Naturalized citizen10.4%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2811.7%
French197.9%
English156.3%
Arab62.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish41.7%
German20.8%
Dutch20.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access56.9%
Internet access94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49910

What city is ZIP code 49910 in?

ZIP code 49910 is primarily assigned to Bergland, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49910 in?

ZIP code 49910 falls within Ontonagon County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49910 have an older population?

66% of residents in ZIP code 49910 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49910 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 49910 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49910?

33% of residents in ZIP code 49910 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 49910 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49910 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49910 in?

ZIP code 49910 observes the EST timezone.

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