49855 ZIP Code — Marquette, MI
Marquette County, Michigan
ZIP code 49855 is located in Marquette, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 206.92 square miles and serves a population of 33,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.
About ZIP code 49855
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $62,168. 33% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,075
population
206.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49855 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49855
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Marquette | Acceptable |
| Marquette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49866 Negaunee (11.9 mi)
49841 Gwinn (17.4 mi)
49849 Ishpeming (17.7 mi)
49885 Skandia (17.9 mi)
49822 Deerton (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,075 |
| Population density | 160 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 206.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 25.81 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.5611 |
| Longitude | -87.3655 |
| 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 | 46.6% | 45.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 35.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 15.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
33,075
Population
160
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$62,168
Median household income
$33,751
Per capita income
$232,700
Median home value
$972
Median monthly rent
60.0%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
9,874
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
711
Under 5
689
524
5–9
507
692
10–14
669
1,323
15–19
1,280
2,787
20–24
2,698
2,306
25–34
2,232
1,627
35–44
1,576
1,731
45–54
1,676
981
55–59
950
1,087
60–64
1,053
1,820
65–74
1,761
877
75–84
849
340
85+
329
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,416 | 13.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,659 | 86.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,976 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,165 | 89.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,473 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 853 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 648 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 301 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 189 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 76 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.6% | 45.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 35.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 15.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $62,168 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
10.8%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
31.2%
$300k–$500k
20.8%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,700 |
| Median rent / month | $972 |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.4% |
| Electricity | 16.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,747 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,214 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,125 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,543 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,507 | 18.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,222 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.0% | 42.1% |
| Married | 39.9% | 42.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 385 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,912 | 20.5% |
| High school | 979 | 10.5% |
| College / grad school | 5,850 | 62.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.9%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
7.2%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Construction
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Other services
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 25.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 8.9% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
17.4%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,823 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,675 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 369 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 158 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,951 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 31,730 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 24,015 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 221 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,124 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 698 | 62.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,998 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 3,521 | 10.6% |
| German | 1,156 | 3.5% |
| English | 1,023 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 837 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 677 | 2% |
| Irish | 224 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 178 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 110 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49855
What city is ZIP code 49855 in?
ZIP code 49855 is primarily assigned to Marquette, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49855 in?
ZIP code 49855 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49855?
17% of residents in ZIP code 49855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49855?
ZIP code 49855 has an estimated population of 33,075 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49855?
The median household income in ZIP code 49855 is $62,168, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49855?
The median home value in ZIP code 49855 is $232,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 49855 in?
ZIP code 49855 observes the EST timezone.