49916 ZIP Code — Chassell, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49916 is located in Chassell, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 109.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49916

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,424. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49916 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,980

population

109.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chassell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49921 Dodgeville (7.4 mi) 49931 Houghton (9.2 mi) 49905 Atlantic Mine (10.5 mi) 49908 Baraga (10.8 mi) 49965 Toivola (11.3 mi) 49930 Hancock (14.7 mi) 49958 Pelkie (14.8 mi) 49945 Lake Linden (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,980
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	109.69 sq mi
Water area	6.50 sq mi
Latitude	46.9786
Longitude	-88.5994
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	31.8%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,980

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$76,424

Median household income

$41,358

Per capita income

$200,200

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,456

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

149

5–9

128

113

10–14

116

15–19

100

20–24

105

25–34

174

35–44

150

278

45–54

239

128

55–59

109

60–64

238

65–74

204

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	763	25.6%
18 and over	2,217	74.4%
65 and over	583	19.6%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,824	93%
Two or more races	97	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	57	1.9%
Asian	42	1.4%
Black or African American	11	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$76,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,200
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	25.3%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	11.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	655	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	47	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	260	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	291	23.2%
Households with children under 18	333	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	404	32.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	26.0%
Married	57.7%	57.0%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	6.0%
Divorced	6.9%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.2%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	5.1%
Kindergarten	77	8.9%
Elementary school	369	42.8%
High school	202	23.4%
College / grad school	170	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.5%

Construction 12.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Information 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.0%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,840	95.3%
Spanish	14	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,909	97.6%
Born in same state	2,901	97.3%
Born in different state	2,171	72.9%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	71	2.4%
Not a US citizen	37	52.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	370	12.4%
Italian	242	8.1%
Arab	148	5%
English	142	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	62	2.1%
Polish	35	1.2%
Irish	4	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49916

What city is ZIP code 49916 in?

ZIP code 49916 is primarily assigned to Chassell, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49916 in?

ZIP code 49916 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49916 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49916 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49916 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49916 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 49916?

ZIP code 49916 has an estimated population of 2,980 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49916?

The median home value in ZIP code 49916 is $200,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49916 in?

ZIP code 49916 observes the EST timezone.