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Marquette County
Champion, MI
49814
49814 ZIP Code — Champion, MI
Marquette County, Michigan
ZIP code 49814 is located in
Champion ,
Michigan ,
within Marquette County .
It covers approximately 207.62 square miles and serves a population of
1,198 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49814
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 $139,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,710. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49814 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
1,198
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
207.62 sq mi
Water area
7.21 sq mi
Latitude
46.5063
Longitude
-87.9263
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
45.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
44.3%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
19.6%
15.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$73,710
Median household income
$139,200
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 249 20.8% 18 and over 949 79.2% 65 and over 333 27.8% Median age 41.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,126 90.8% Two or more races 65 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 42 3.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
45.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
44.3%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
19.6%
15.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 6.4% $25k–$35k 6.4% $35k–$50k 9.3% $50k–$75k 26.9% $75k–$100k 13.2% $100k–$150k 23.8% $150k–$200k 6.8% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $73,710
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.8% Renter occupied 4.2% Vacant 40.7% Single-family detached 93.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.4% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 6.8% 1990–1999 8.8% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 16.9% 1960–1969 14.2% 1950–1959 14.0% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 21.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.1% 1 bedroom 17.4% 2 bedrooms 24.8% 3 bedrooms 37.9% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 17.2% 2 vehicles 41.4% 3 or more 41.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.7% Electricity 2.6% Propane / LP gas 46.9% Fuel oil 17.6% Wood 14.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 326 71.8% Cohabiting couple 20 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 77 17.0% Female householder, no spouse 31 6.8% Households with children under 18 118 26.0% Households with seniors (65+) 203 44.7% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.4% 16.6% Married 60.5% 74.6% Separated 0.4% 0.0% Widowed 4.7% 4.9% Divorced 9.0% 3.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 16.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 2.6% Kindergarten 13 4.9% Elementary school 145 54.7% High school 74 27.9% College / grad school 26 9.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.1%
Public administration
7.9%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.7% Service 12.2% Sales & office 20.5% Natural resources & construction 22.8% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.0% Government 18.6% Self-employed 5.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.2% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
9.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.7% Retirement income 38.5% Supplemental Security 0.4% Cash public assistance 4.8% Food stamps / SNAP 3.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 70.3% Cholesterol screening 92.4% Teeth loss 13.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 142 15.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.2% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 5.8% 65 and over 44.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 87.6% Public insurance 35.0% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,179 98.4% 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) 1,196 99.8% Born in same state 1,196 99.8% Born in different state 1,038 86.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 118 9.8% Italian 95 7.9% Polish 65 5.4% German 38 3.2%
Ancestry Count % English 29 2.4% Arab 24 2% Dutch 5 0.4% Irish 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.9% Internet access 96.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49814
What city is ZIP code 49814 in?
ZIP code 49814 is primarily assigned to Champion, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49814 in?
ZIP code 49814 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49814 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49814 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49814 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 49814 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49814 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 49814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49814 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 49814 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49814 in?
ZIP code 49814 observes the EST timezone.
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