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Alger County
Eben Junction, MI
49825
49825 ZIP Code — Eben Junction, MI
Alger County, Michigan
ZIP code 49825 is located in
Eben Junction ,
Michigan ,
within Alger County .
It covers approximately 26.17 square miles and serves a population of
278 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49825
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,500.
Median household income is $58,875. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49825 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
278
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
26.17 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
46.3657
Longitude
-87.0017
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.4%
54.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.0%
11.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$58,875
Median household income
$179,500
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 27.3% 18 and over 202 72.7% 65 and over 55 19.8% Median age 47.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 272 97.8% Two or more races 6 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.4%
54.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.0%
11.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
5.7%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 12.9% $25k–$35k 18.1% $35k–$50k 9.5% $50k–$75k 37.1% $75k–$100k 6.9% $100k–$150k 12.1% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $58,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $179,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 25.2% Single-family detached 76.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.9% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 10.3% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 25.8% 1970–1979 21.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 5.2% 1939 or earlier 25.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.5% 1 bedroom 11.0% 2 bedrooms 14.8% 3 bedrooms 58.1% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 27.6% 2 vehicles 55.2% 3 or more 17.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.6% Electricity 4.3% Propane / LP gas 61.2% Fuel oil 3.4% Wood 19.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 51.7% Cohabiting couple 15 12.9% Male householder, no spouse 23 19.8% Female householder, no spouse 18 15.5% Households with children under 18 36 31.0% Households with seniors (65+) 32 27.6% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.8% 0.0% Married 60.9% 66.3% Separated 0.0% 6.5% Widowed 0.0% 3.3% Divorced 11.3% 23.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
40.6%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.5% Bachelor's or higher 22.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 26 36.6% Kindergarten 16 22.5% Elementary school 24 33.8% High school 5 7.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Public administration
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 13.7% Sales & office 30.8% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 21.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 20.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.7% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 20.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.9% Retirement income 39.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 4.3% Food stamps / SNAP 19.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.8% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.4% Visited dentist 69.4% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 34 16.8%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.5% 65 and over 60.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.3% Public insurance 49.6% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 268 96.4% 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) 278 100.0% Born in same state 274 98.6% Born in different state 220 79.1% Foreign born 4 1.4% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 76 27.3% French 39 14%
Ancestry Count % Arab 18 6.5% English 13 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.7% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49825
What city is ZIP code 49825 in?
ZIP code 49825 is primarily assigned to Eben Junction, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49825 in?
ZIP code 49825 falls within Alger County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49825?
21% of residents in ZIP code 49825 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49825 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 49825 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49825?
The median home value in ZIP code 49825 is $179,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 49825?
ZIP code 49825 has an estimated population of 278 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49825 in?
ZIP code 49825 observes the EST timezone.
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