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Schoolcraft County
Gulliver, MI
49840
49840 ZIP Code — Gulliver, MI
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
ZIP code 49840 is located in
Gulliver ,
Michigan ,
within Schoolcraft County .
It covers approximately 249.20 square miles and serves a population of
707 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49840
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,750. 56% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 49840 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
707
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
153
Geography
Land area
249.20 sq mi
Water area
18.65 sq mi
Latitude
46.1254
Longitude
-85.9904
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
50.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
37.4%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.8%
10.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.1%
2.3%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$58,750
Median household income
$165,700
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 138 19.5% 18 and over 569 80.5% 65 and over 215 30.4% Median age 54.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.2%
Group Count % White 625 85.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 38 5.2% Two or more races 33 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 22 3% Asian 8 1.1% Other race 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
50.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
37.4%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
14.8%
10.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.1%
2.3%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 2.5% $15k–$25k 10.4% $25k–$35k 10.1% $35k–$50k 6.9% $50k–$75k 31.9% $75k–$100k 11.0% $100k–$150k 11.7% $150k–$200k 9.5% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $58,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,700 Median rent / month $1,125 Owner occupied 96.2% Renter occupied 3.8% Vacant 50.2% Single-family detached 89.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 21.7% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 15.6% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 12.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 5.8% 2 bedrooms 34.0% 3 bedrooms 46.2% 4 bedrooms 6.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 36.3% 2 vehicles 45.4% 3 or more 15.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 18.6% Propane / LP gas 61.5% Fuel oil 2.8% Wood 13.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 162 51.1% Cohabiting couple 21 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 83 26.2% Female householder, no spouse 51 16.1% Households with children under 18 59 18.6% Households with seniors (65+) 154 48.6% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.5% 19.0% Married 59.0% 58.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.3% 5.4% Divorced 16.2% 16.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 20.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 6.9% Kindergarten 13 9.9% Elementary school 50 38.2% High school 43 32.8% College / grad school 16 12.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.0%
Professional & management
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 18.4% Sales & office 26.5% Natural resources & construction 15.7% Production & transportation 10.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.6% Government 13.9% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.4% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 27.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
27.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.5% Retirement income 42.9% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 40.8% High cholesterol 40.2% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 37.4% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 18.5% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 9.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 66.2% Cholesterol screening 93.4% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 109 19.2%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 1.4% 18–64 years 22.3% 65 and over 34.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.7% Public insurance 51.6% No insurance 11.2% Uninsured under 19 17.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 678 95.9% Spanish 10 1.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 10 1.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 689 97.5% Born in same state 687 97.2% Born in different state 585 82.7% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 18 2.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 99 14% French 94 13.3% Arab 35 5% German 29 4.1%
Ancestry Count % English 20 2.8% Irish 5 0.7% Polish 5 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.8% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49840
What city is ZIP code 49840 in?
ZIP code 49840 is primarily assigned to Gulliver, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49840 in?
ZIP code 49840 falls within Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49840 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 49840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49840 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 49840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49840 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 49840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49840 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 49840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49840 in?
ZIP code 49840 observes the EST timezone.
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