49946 ZIP Code — Lanse, MI

Baraga County, Michigan

ZIP code 49946 is located in Lanse, Michigan, within Baraga County. It covers approximately 246.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,868 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49946

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 $112,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,083. 44% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 49946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,868

population

246.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lanse	Acceptable
Lanse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49962 Skanee (5.5 mi) 49908 Baraga (13.2 mi) 49861 Michigamme (15 mi) 49958 Pelkie (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,868
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	246.52 sq mi
Water area	25.03 sq mi
Latitude	46.7794
Longitude	-88.2409
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	55.5%	54.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	14.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,868

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$54,083

Median household income

$33,169

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

$610

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,819

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

119

10–14

110

128

15–19

117

20–24

223

25–34

205

190

35–44

174

244

45–54

224

132

55–59

122

157

60–64

145

308

65–74

282

152

75–84

139

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	786	20.3%
18 and over	3,082	79.7%
65 and over	1,002	25.9%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,164	81.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	402	10.3%
Two or more races	231	5.9%
Black or African American	33	0.8%
Asian	26	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.6%
Other race	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	54.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	14.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$54,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$610
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.0%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	8.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	777	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	113	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	347	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	390	24.0%
Households with children under 18	322	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	654	40.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	21.9%
Married	48.4%	51.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.5%
Widowed	5.3%	15.9%
Divorced	12.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	9.6%
Kindergarten	32	4.4%
Elementary school	362	49.6%
High school	178	24.4%
College / grad school	88	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Public administration 10.8%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 4.7%

Information 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	334	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,683	95.2%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,837	99.2%
Born in same state	3,819	98.7%
Born in different state	3,177	82.1%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.8%
Not a US citizen	18	58.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	432	11.2%
French	333	8.6%
Polish	223	5.8%
Arab	149	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	109	2.8%
English	38	1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49946

What city is ZIP code 49946 in?

ZIP code 49946 is primarily assigned to Lanse, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49946 in?

ZIP code 49946 falls within Baraga County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49946 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 49946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49946 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49946 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49946?

The median home value in ZIP code 49946 is $112,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49946 in?

ZIP code 49946 observes the EST timezone.