49839 ZIP Code — Grand Marais, MI

Alger County, Michigan

ZIP code 49839 is located in Grand Marais, Michigan, within Alger County. It covers approximately 154.44 square miles and serves a population of 309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49839

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,716. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 80% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49839 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

309

population

154.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Marais	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	309
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	154.44 sq mi
Water area	35.16 sq mi
Latitude	46.5976
Longitude	-86.1148
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	69.5%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

309

Population

People per sq mi

68.3

Median age

$44,716

Median household income

$32,981

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$798

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	20	6.5%
18 and over	289	93.5%
65 and over	189	61.2%
Median age	68.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	297	93.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.5%
Two or more races	8	2.5%
Black or African American	2	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 30.2%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	30.2%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
Median income	$44,716

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$798
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	71.0%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.1%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	74.4%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	23	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	19.2%
Households with children under 18	17	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	72.1%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.5%	17.7%
Married	70.9%	66.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.8%	7.6%
Divorced	7.8%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	32.3%
High school	10	32.3%
College / grad school	11	35.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 20.7%

Construction 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Public administration 14.9%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Other services 8.0%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.3%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.3%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.0%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	10.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	80.2%
Retirement income	68.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	45.8%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	13.4%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	44.9%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	11.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	95.6%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	75.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	309	100.0%
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)	309	100.0%
Born in same state	309	100.0%
Born in different state	234	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	24.6%
Italian	40	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	5.8%
German	7	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.7%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49839

What city is ZIP code 49839 in?

ZIP code 49839 is primarily assigned to Grand Marais, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49839 in?

ZIP code 49839 falls within Alger County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49839 have an older population?

61% of residents in ZIP code 49839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49839 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 49839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49839 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49839 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49839 in?

ZIP code 49839 observes the EST timezone.