49812 ZIP Code — Carney, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49812 is located in Carney, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 84.85 square miles and serves a population of 808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49812

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 $140,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,833. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

808

population

84.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49896 Wilson (6.9 mi) 49874 Powers (7.7 mi) 49821 Daggett (7.7 mi) 49886 Spalding (9.3 mi) 49887 Stephenson (11.2 mi) 49847 Hermansville (13.9 mi) 49807 Bark River (14.6 mi) 49848 Ingalls (17.3 mi) 49873 Perronville (18.5 mi) 49829 Escanaba (19.5 mi) 49852 Loretto (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	808
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	84.85 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	45.5988
Longitude	-87.5000
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	49.7%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

808

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$55,833

Median household income

$32,019

Per capita income

$140,700

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

484

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	16.8%
18 and over	672	83.2%
65 and over	171	21.2%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	779	94%
Hispanic or Latino	21	2.5%
Two or more races	17	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1%
Other race	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$55,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,700
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.6%
Electricity	2.3%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	24.6%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	76	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	58	17.0%
Households with children under 18	69	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	33.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	19.9%
Married	54.1%	56.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	7.3%
Divorced	13.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	20	13.2%
Elementary school	61	40.1%
High school	30	19.7%
College / grad school	40	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Retail trade 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	29.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	18.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	780	96.5%
Spanish	5	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	803	99.4%
Born in same state	798	98.8%
Born in different state	562	69.6%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	11%
Arab	38	4.7%
French	36	4.5%
German	33	4.1%
Polish	20	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	2.4%
Norwegian	8	1%
English	3	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49812

What city is ZIP code 49812 in?

ZIP code 49812 is primarily assigned to Carney, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49812 in?

ZIP code 49812 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49812 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49812 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49812 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49812?

The median home value in ZIP code 49812 is $140,700.

Does ZIP code 49812 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49812 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49812 in?

ZIP code 49812 observes the CST timezone.