49921 ZIP Code — Dodgeville, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49921 is located in Dodgeville, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of 362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49921

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $24,485. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

362

population

0.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dodgeville	Acceptable
Dodgeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49931 Houghton (1.9 mi) 49905 Atlantic Mine (7.2 mi) 49930 Hancock (7.3 mi) 49916 Chassell (7.4 mi) 49945 Lake Linden (13.3 mi) 49965 Toivola (15.1 mi) 49908 Baraga (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	362
Population density	770 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	0.47 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.0835
Longitude	-88.5732
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	62.6%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

362

Population

770

People per sq mi

22.4

Median age

$24,485

Median household income

$19,001

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,633

Median monthly rent

45.9%

Home ownership

41.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

124

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	26.2%
18 and over	267	73.8%
65 and over	14	3.9%
Median age	22.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	347	95.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 54.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	54.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
Median income	$24,485

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,633
Owner occupied	45.9%
Renter occupied	54.1%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	32.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	37.7%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.6%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	66	44.6%
Female householder, no spouse	35	23.6%
Households with children under 18	34	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	9.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.0%	12.8%
Married	20.4%	46.5%
Separated	0.0%	24.4%
Widowed	0.0%	16.3%
Divorced	5.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 68.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	6.4%
Elementary school	41	24.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	119	69.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.0%

Retail trade 17.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.1%
Service	53.1%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.1%
Government	46.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.0

Poverty

All people 41.4%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 46.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	9.5%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	26.4%
High cholesterol	27.8%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	24.4%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	88.1%
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)	362	100.0%
Born in same state	362	100.0%
Born in different state	206	56.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49921

What city is ZIP code 49921 in?

ZIP code 49921 is primarily assigned to Dodgeville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49921 in?

ZIP code 49921 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49921?

41% of residents in ZIP code 49921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49921?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49921?

The median household income in ZIP code 49921 is $24,485, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 49921?

ZIP code 49921 has an estimated population of 362 residents, with a density of 769 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49921 in?

ZIP code 49921 observes the EST timezone.