49861 ZIP Code — Michigamme, MI

Marquette County, Michigan

ZIP code 49861 is located in Michigamme, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 183.92 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49861

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 $205,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,083. 56% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49861 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

561

population

183.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Michigamme	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49814 Champion (11.2 mi) 49946 Lanse (15 mi) 49962 Skanee (15.5 mi) 49849 Ishpeming (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	561
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	183.92 sq mi
Water area	14.74 sq mi
Latitude	46.6656
Longitude	-87.9714
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	39.5%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

561

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$62,083

Median household income

$37,189

Per capita income

$205,000

Median home value

$500

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

666

Housing units

29.2%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	8.2%
18 and over	515	91.8%
65 and over	189	33.7%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	536	93.2%
Two or more races	15	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.4%
Black or African American	4	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%
Other race	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$62,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,000
Median rent / month	$500
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
Vacant	62.0%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	17.1%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	37.4%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	60.5%
Fuel oil	12.5%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	40	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	18.8%
Households with children under 18	28	10.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	48.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	15.5%
Married	63.9%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	2.6%	8.4%
Divorced	13.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	6.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	22.2%
High school	23	31.9%
College / grad school	28	38.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Public administration 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	54.3%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	43.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	543	96.8%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	549	97.9%
Born in same state	549	97.9%
Born in different state	412	73.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.1%
Not a US citizen	6	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	88	15.7%
Italian	52	9.3%
Arab	27	4.8%
Polish	19	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	2.5%
German	9	1.6%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49861

What city is ZIP code 49861 in?

ZIP code 49861 is primarily assigned to Michigamme, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49861 in?

ZIP code 49861 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49861 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 49861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49861 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 49861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49861 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 49861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49861 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 49861 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49861 in?

ZIP code 49861 observes the EST timezone.