49947 ZIP Code — Marenisco, MI

Gogebic County, Michigan

ZIP code 49947 is located in Marenisco, Michigan, within Gogebic County. It covers approximately 388.38 square miles and serves a population of 823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49947

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,667. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49947 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

823

population

388.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marenisco	Acceptable
Marenisco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49910 Bergland (12 mi) 49925 Ewen (12.6 mi) 54557 Presque Isle (15.4 mi) 49968 Wakefield (16 mi) 49912 Bruce Crossing (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	823
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	388.38 sq mi
Water area	14.97 sq mi
Latitude	46.4238
Longitude	-89.5865
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	54.5%	60.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	23.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

823

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$45,667

Median household income

$26,211

Per capita income

$147,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

853

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	7.3%
18 and over	763	92.7%
65 and over	287	34.9%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.1%

Two or more races 12.7%

Black or African American 8.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	576	69.1%
Two or more races	106	12.7%
Black or African American	68	8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.7%
Asian	3	0.4%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	60.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	23.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$45,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.9%
Renter occupied	3.1%
Vacant	58.6%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	17.6%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.0%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	35.2%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	117	32.7%
Female householder, no spouse	72	20.1%
Households with children under 18	19	5.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	202	56.4%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	19.5%
Married	41.7%	56.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	18.2%
Divorced	18.6%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	40.6%
High school	29	42.0%
College / grad school	12	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.1%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Professional & management 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 8.9%

Construction 5.7%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.0%
Government	44.3%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.2%
Retirement income	55.3%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	817	99.3%
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)	815	99.0%
Born in same state	809	98.3%
Born in different state	498	60.5%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	12.8%
French	78	9.5%
Arab	64	7.8%
English	48	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	5.1%
German	15	1.8%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49947

What city is ZIP code 49947 in?

ZIP code 49947 is primarily assigned to Marenisco, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49947 in?

ZIP code 49947 falls within Gogebic County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49947 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 49947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49947 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 49947 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49947 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 49947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49947?

The median home value in ZIP code 49947 is $147,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49947 in?

ZIP code 49947 observes the CST timezone.