49841 ZIP Code — Gwinn, MI

Marquette County, Michigan

ZIP code 49841 is located in Gwinn, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 227.61 square miles and serves a population of 7,093 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49841

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $58,834. 45% 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 24 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 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 49841 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,093

population

227.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gwinn	Acceptable
Gwinn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49866 Negaunee (10.4 mi) 49885 Skandia (15.4 mi) 49849 Ishpeming (17 mi) 49855 Marquette (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,093
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	227.61 sq mi
Water area	5.58 sq mi
Latitude	46.3239
Longitude	-87.4902
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	46.0%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,093

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$58,834

Median household income

$29,415

Per capita income

$141,800

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

2,952

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

174

Under 5

174

216

5–9

217

269

10–14

269

357

15–19

357

167

20–24

168

208

25–34

209

459

35–44

459

307

45–54

308

225

55–59

226

297

60–64

297

579

65–74

580

239

75–84

239

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,796	25.3%
18 and over	5,297	74.7%
65 and over	1,730	24.4%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,326	87.7%
Two or more races	374	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	184	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	121	1.7%
Black or African American	107	1.5%
Other race	64	0.9%
Asian	38	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$58,834

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,800
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	24.3%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.6%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,566	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	157	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	424	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	732	25.4%
Households with children under 18	809	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,121	38.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	21.2%
Married	57.3%	54.8%
Separated	0.1%	0.5%
Widowed	2.2%	9.6%
Divorced	8.8%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 33.4%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	4.7%
Kindergarten	107	6.0%
Elementary school	828	46.6%
High school	576	32.5%
College / grad school	180	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Construction 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	40.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	876	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,745	95.1%
Spanish	18	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,008	98.8%
Born in same state	6,948	98.0%
Born in different state	5,070	71.5%
Foreign born	60	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	85	1.2%
Not a US citizen	63	74.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,186	16.7%
Italian	977	13.8%
Arab	413	5.8%
German	232	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	142	2%
English	79	1.1%
Dutch	41	0.6%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49841

What city is ZIP code 49841 in?

ZIP code 49841 is primarily assigned to Gwinn, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49841 in?

ZIP code 49841 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49841 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49841 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 49841 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49841?

The median home value in ZIP code 49841 is $141,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 49841?

ZIP code 49841 has an estimated population of 7,093 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49841 in?

ZIP code 49841 observes the EST timezone.