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Dickinson County
Foster City, MI
49834
49834 ZIP Code — Foster City, MI
Dickinson County, Michigan
ZIP code 49834 is located in
Foster City ,
Michigan ,
within Dickinson County .
It covers approximately 76.24 square miles and serves a population of
583 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49834
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,333. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49834 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
583
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
76.24 sq mi
Water area
1.78 sq mi
Latitude
46.0730
Longitude
-87.8042
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
47.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
32.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
16.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$68,333
Median household income
$132,100
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 164 28.1% 18 and over 419 71.9% 65 and over 129 22.1% Median age 34.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 581 99.3% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.3% Two or more races 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.6%
47.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
32.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
16.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 4.3% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 19.2% $75k–$100k 13.2% $100k–$150k 28.6% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $68,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $132,100 Median rent / month $769 Owner occupied 89.7% Renter occupied 10.3% Vacant 36.8% Single-family detached 89.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 12.4% 1990–1999 14.6% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 9.2% 1950–1959 18.6% 1940–1949 7.8% 1939 or earlier 10.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.5% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 25.7% 3 bedrooms 47.3% 4 bedrooms 15.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 34.2% 2 vehicles 29.5% 3 or more 35.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.4% Electricity 2.6% Propane / LP gas 35.5% Fuel oil 26.5% Wood 28.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 148 63.2% Cohabiting couple 8 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 58 24.8% Female householder, no spouse 20 8.5% Households with children under 18 64 27.4% Households with seniors (65+) 108 46.2% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.7% 17.2% Married 64.0% 77.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 15.7% 4.5% Divorced 7.6% 1.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.4% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 9.8% Kindergarten 31 27.7% Elementary school 44 39.3% High school 15 13.4% College / grad school 11 9.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Professional & management
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.7% Service 19.8% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 15.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.5% Government 6.8% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.6% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.4% Work from home 0.0% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 56.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.3% Retirement income 27.4% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 2.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 20.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 8.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 72.0% Cholesterol screening 92.7% Teeth loss 11.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 71 16.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 1.2% 18–64 years 9.3% 65 and over 52.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.8% Public insurance 45.3% No insurance 0.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 509 87.3% 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) 583 100.0% Born in same state 583 100.0% Born in different state 524 89.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 78 13.4% French 34 5.8% German 22 3.8% Arab 22 3.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 14 2.4% Dutch 7 1.2% Irish 3 0.5% English 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 75.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49834
What city is ZIP code 49834 in?
ZIP code 49834 is primarily assigned to Foster City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49834 in?
ZIP code 49834 falls within Dickinson County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49834 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 49834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49834 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49834?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 49834 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 49834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49834 in?
ZIP code 49834 observes the CST timezone.
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