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Iron County
Caspian, MI
49915
49915 ZIP Code — Caspian, MI
Iron County, Michigan
ZIP code 49915 is located in
Caspian ,
Michigan ,
within Iron County .
It covers approximately 1.20 square miles and serves a population of
576 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49915
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 $47,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,417. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49915 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
576
Population density
480 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
1.20 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
46.0646
Longitude
-88.6248
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.2%
54.0%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
34.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
5.2%
9.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$50,417
Median household income
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 20.3% 18 and over 459 79.7% 65 and over 152 26.4% Median age 48.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 525 90.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 3.4% Two or more races 18 3.1% Asian 9 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.9% Black or African American 4 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.2%
54.0%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
34.8%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
5.2%
9.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 6.2% $15k–$25k 11.6% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 17.8% $50k–$75k 27.9% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 9.7% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $50,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $47,900 Median rent / month $683 Owner occupied 79.1% Renter occupied 20.9% Vacant 21.3% Single-family detached 89.9% Large apartment buildings 3.4% Mobile homes 5.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 1.8% 1980–1989 10.7% 1970–1979 7.3% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 14.0% 1940–1949 17.4% 1939 or earlier 40.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.8% 2 bedrooms 30.8% 3 bedrooms 46.3% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.4% 1 vehicle 38.8% 2 vehicles 45.0% 3 or more 8.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 85.3% Electricity 7.8% Propane / LP gas 4.7% Wood 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 103 39.9% Cohabiting couple 15 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 74 28.7% Female householder, no spouse 66 25.6% Households with children under 18 72 27.9% Households with seniors (65+) 108 41.9% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.2% 23.8% Married 41.9% 50.2% Separated 0.0% 2.7% Widowed 4.0% 13.5% Divorced 20.9% 9.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.6% Bachelor's or higher 12.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 1.8% Kindergarten 4 3.5% Elementary school 82 72.6% High school 25 22.1% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.1% Service 26.5% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 19.7% Production & transportation 23.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.9% Government 6.0% Self-employed 2.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.1% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.6% Work from home 1.7% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
26.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.6% Retirement income 32.2% Supplemental Security 7.0% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 16.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 35.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 18.3% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 62.6% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 12.7%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 12.1% 65 and over 30.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.7% Public insurance 45.6% No insurance 5.1% Uninsured under 19 8.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 562 97.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 564 97.9% Born in same state 555 96.4% Born in different state 406 70.5% Foreign born 9 1.6% Naturalized citizen 12 2.1% Not a US citizen 12 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 76 13.2% French 32 5.6% Italian 25 4.3% German 16 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 12 2.1% English 7 1.2% Irish 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.8% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49915
What city is ZIP code 49915 in?
ZIP code 49915 is primarily assigned to Caspian, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49915 in?
ZIP code 49915 falls within Iron County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49915 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 49915 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49915?
13% 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 49915 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 49915 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49915 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 49915 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49915 in?
ZIP code 49915 observes the CST timezone.
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