49942 ZIP Code — Kearsarge, MI
Houghton County, Michigan
ZIP code 49942 is located in Kearsarge, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 0.55 square miles and serves a population of 69 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.
69
population
0.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49942 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49942
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kearsarge | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 69 |
| Population density | 125 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2712 |
| Longitude | -88.4124 |
| 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 | 70.7% | 54.4% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 6.8% | 27.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 14.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
69
Population
125
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$48,125
Median household income
$47,000
Per capita income
$94,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.9%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
45
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
5–9
1
9
25–34
3
23
35–44
7
9
55–59
3
7
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 8.7% |
| 18 and over | 63 | 91.3% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.7% | 54.4% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 6.8% | 27.3% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 14.9% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.7% |
$10k–$15k
21.1%
$15k–$25k
15.8%
$35k–$50k
52.6%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 21.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 52.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $48,125 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter occupied | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 52.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.6% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.4% |
| Fuel oil | 52.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 10.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 42 | 73.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 15.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 10.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 15.8% |
| Average household size | 1.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 60.0% |
| Divorced | 62.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
14.3%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
47.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 100.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
71.4%
Agriculture & mining
14.3%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 71.4% |
| Sales & office | 14.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.7% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 14.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 28.6% |
| Carpool | 71.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
19.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.8% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 21.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 33.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 22.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 39.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 43.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 69 | 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) | 69 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 69 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 69 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 30 | 43.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 82.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49942
What city is ZIP code 49942 in?
ZIP code 49942 is primarily assigned to Kearsarge, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49942 in?
ZIP code 49942 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49942?
17% of residents in ZIP code 49942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49942?
The median home value in ZIP code 49942 is $94,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 49942?
ZIP code 49942 has an estimated population of 69 residents, with a density of 126 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49942?
The median household income in ZIP code 49942 is $48,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49942 in?
ZIP code 49942 observes the EST timezone.