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Keweenaw County
Mohawk, MI
49950
49950 ZIP Code — Mohawk, MI
Keweenaw County, Michigan
ZIP code 49950 is located in
Mohawk ,
Michigan ,
within Keweenaw County .
It covers approximately 201.84 square miles and serves a population of
981 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49950
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 $196,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($57,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 62% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49950 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
981
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
201.84 sq mi
Water area
11.69 sq mi
Latitude
47.3767
Longitude
-88.1010
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.5%
48.0%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
31.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.0%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,500
Median household income
$196,300
Median home value
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 95 9.7% 18 and over 886 90.3% 65 and over 463 47.2% Median age 63.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 933 94% Two or more races 40 4% Hispanic or Latino 12 1.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.5%
48.0%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
31.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.0%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 0.8% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 10.2% $35k–$50k 18.5% $50k–$75k 17.5% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 12.6% $150k–$200k 12.0% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $57,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $196,300 Median rent / month $595 Owner occupied 94.3% Renter occupied 5.7% Vacant 58.9% Single-family detached 95.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 16.0% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 6.0% 1970–1979 10.6% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 10.2% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 24.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 10.8% 2 bedrooms 37.6% 3 bedrooms 33.3% 4 bedrooms 12.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 33.7% 2 vehicles 41.7% 3 or more 23.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 29.5% Electricity 9.3% Propane / LP gas 40.0% Fuel oil 6.3% Wood 14.4% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 302 59.4% Cohabiting couple 20 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 103 20.3% Female householder, no spouse 83 16.3% Households with children under 18 73 14.4% Households with seniors (65+) 284 55.9% Average household size 1.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.4% 12.6% Married 70.2% 75.1% Separated 0.8% 0.0% Widowed 7.7% 5.8% Divorced 9.9% 6.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.1% Bachelor's or higher 39.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 1.4% Kindergarten 3 4.1% Elementary school 50 67.6% High school 10 13.5% College / grad school 10 13.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Professional & management
10.8%
Public administration
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.2% Service 17.6% Sales & office 17.6% Natural resources & construction 9.9% Production & transportation 5.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.2% Government 20.1% Self-employed 15.5% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.9% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.0% Work from home 17.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
86.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.0% Retirement income 52.8% Supplemental Security 1.8% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 40.1% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 35.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 20.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 20.3% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 7.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 71.8% Cholesterol screening 93.8% Teeth loss 10.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 149 16.8%
Disability % Any disability 19.0% Under 18 5.3% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 27.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.5% Public insurance 64.1% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 961 98.0% Spanish 5 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 963 98.2% Born in same state 954 97.2% Born in different state 686 69.9% Foreign born 9 0.9% Naturalized citizen 18 1.8% Not a US citizen 11 61.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 192 19.6% Italian 78 8% English 23 2.3% German 21 2.1%
Ancestry Count % Irish 16 1.6% Polish 14 1.4% Arab 13 1.3% Dutch 6 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.8% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49950
What city is ZIP code 49950 in?
ZIP code 49950 is primarily assigned to Mohawk, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49950 in?
ZIP code 49950 falls within Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49950 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 49950 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49950 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 49950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49950 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49950 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49950 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 49950 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49950 in?
ZIP code 49950 observes the EST timezone.
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