49847 ZIP Code — Hermansville, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49847 is located in Hermansville, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 59.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49847

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 $113,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,828. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,070

population

59.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hermansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49892 Vulcan (7.8 mi) 49852 Loretto (7.8 mi) 49874 Powers (8 mi) 49886 Spalding (8.9 mi) 49873 Perronville (9.6 mi) 49807 Bark River (11.4 mi) 49870 Norway (13.2 mi) 49812 Carney (13.9 mi) 49896 Wilson (14.9 mi) 54151 Niagara (15.9 mi) 49876 Quinnesec (16.7 mi) 54156 Pembine (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,070
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	59.46 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	45.7677
Longitude	-87.6556
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	46.3%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,070

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$63,828

Median household income

$31,876

Per capita income

$113,100

Median home value

$603

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

484

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	185	17.3%
18 and over	885	82.7%
65 and over	258	24.1%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,048	97.9%
Two or more races	13	1.2%
Asian	6	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$63,828

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,100
Median rent / month	$603
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.6%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	14.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	63.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	94	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	60	13.0%
Households with children under 18	117	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	40.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	24.2%
Married	56.7%	61.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.7%
Widowed	4.4%	5.1%
Divorced	12.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.2%
Kindergarten	23	12.6%
Elementary school	73	39.9%
High school	55	30.1%
College / grad school	28	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Retail trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	2.4%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,030	96.3%
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)	1,064	99.4%
Born in same state	1,062	99.3%
Born in different state	842	78.7%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	83	7.8%
French	74	6.9%
Italian	67	6.3%
Arab	57	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	4.2%
Dutch	21	2%
English	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49847

What city is ZIP code 49847 in?

ZIP code 49847 is primarily assigned to Hermansville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49847 in?

ZIP code 49847 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49847?

9% 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 49847 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 49847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49847 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 49847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 49847 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49847 in?

ZIP code 49847 observes the CST timezone.