49929 ZIP Code — Greenland, MI

Ontonagon County, Michigan

ZIP code 49929 is located in Greenland, Michigan, within Ontonagon County. It covers approximately 20.93 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49929

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 $52,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

219
population
20.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49929 ZIP code map
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City Status
Greenland Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 219
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 20.93 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.7787
Longitude -89.0986
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 906
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.4% 59.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 44.6% 31.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 9.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

219
Population
10
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$21,589
Per capita income
$52,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.4%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
16.4%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
5.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
15
5
5–9
4
13
10–14
10
3
15–19
3
19
25–34
14
12
35–44
10
12
45–54
10
14
55–59
11
14
60–64
11
3
65–74
3
5
75–84
4
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186630.1%
18 and over15369.9%
65 and over209.1%
Median age38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
GroupCount%
White20995.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native104.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.4% 59.1% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 44.6% 31.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 9.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 6.0%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 28.6%
$50k–$75k 20.2%
$75k–$100k 29.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k6.0%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k28.6%
$50k–$75k20.2%
$75k–$100k29.8%
Median income$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.1%
$50k–$100k 30.9%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k–$300k 2.5%
$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$52,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied96.4%
Renter occupied3.6%
Vacant30.6%
Single-family detached97.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199914.0%
1980–19895.0%
1970–19795.8%
1960–19696.6%
1950–19595.0%
1940–194912.4%
1939 or earlier51.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms29.8%
3 bedrooms46.3%
4 bedrooms24.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle16.7%
2 vehicles52.4%
3 or more27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.6%
Propane / LP gas46.4%
Fuel oil21.4%
Wood28.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2428.6%
Cohabiting couple1922.6%
Male householder, no spouse1619.0%
Female householder, no spouse2529.8%
Households with children under 182428.6%
Households with seniors (65+)1720.2%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married53.9%35.1%
Married36.8%35.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%14.3%
Divorced9.2%15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.9%
HS graduate 61.9%
Some college, no degree 14.3%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 2.0%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.1%
Bachelor's or higher5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1428.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3060.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school612.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%
Construction 18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%
Retail trade 10.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Other services 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.5%
Service29.3%
Sales & office10.9%
Natural resources & construction23.9%
Production & transportation17.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.0%
Government25.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.6%
Carpool11.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.7

Poverty

All people 11.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 16.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.8%
Retirement income31.0%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance23.8%
Food stamps / SNAP38.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.9%
High blood pressure41.0%
High cholesterol41.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis37.2%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer9.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening93.1%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans106.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over90.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.9%
Public insurance61.2%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only18584.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)219100.0%
Born in same state219100.0%
Born in different state18684.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab7835.6%
Italian177.8%
AncestryCount%
French156.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.4%
Internet access89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49929

What city is ZIP code 49929 in?

ZIP code 49929 is primarily assigned to Greenland, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49929 in?

ZIP code 49929 falls within Ontonagon County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49929 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49929 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 49929 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 49929 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49929?

5% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 49929?

The median home value in ZIP code 49929 is $52,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 49929 in?

ZIP code 49929 observes the EST timezone.

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