49821 ZIP Code — Daggett, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49821 is located in Daggett, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 135.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49821

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 $124,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,309. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,292

population

135.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Daggett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49887 Stephenson (5 mi) 49812 Carney (7.7 mi) 49848 Ingalls (10.2 mi) 49874 Powers (14.2 mi) 49896 Wilson (14.5 mi) 54177 Wausaukee (15.6 mi) 49886 Spalding (16.3 mi) 49893 Wallace (16.6 mi) 54156 Pembine (17.2 mi) 49847 Hermansville (17.7 mi) 54102 Amberg (19.3 mi) 49858 Menominee (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,292
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	135.13 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	45.5145
Longitude	-87.6053
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	44.9%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,292

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$53,309

Median household income

$28,921

Per capita income

$124,300

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

16.9%

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

113

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	22.8%
18 and over	998	77.2%
65 and over	363	28.1%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,221	93.2%
Two or more races	33	2.5%
Black or African American	30	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 20.8%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	20.8%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$53,309

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,300
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	44.3%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	35.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	316	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	113	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	53	10.6%
Households with children under 18	118	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	43.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	28.7%
Married	59.6%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	5.2%
Divorced	14.5%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.4%
Kindergarten	36	13.1%
Elementary school	121	44.2%
High school	68	24.8%
College / grad school	48	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 18.3%

Construction 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,214	94.0%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,279	99.0%
Born in same state	1,276	98.8%
Born in different state	618	47.8%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	76.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	4.6%
French	47	3.6%
Polish	41	3.2%
Arab	33	2.6%
Irish	27	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	1.9%
German	24	1.9%
English	6	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49821

What city is ZIP code 49821 in?

ZIP code 49821 is primarily assigned to Daggett, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49821 in?

ZIP code 49821 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49821 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49821 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 49821 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49821 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 49821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49821 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 49821 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49821 in?

ZIP code 49821 observes the CST timezone.