49862 ZIP Code — Munising, MI

Alger County, Michigan

ZIP code 49862 is located in Munising, Michigan, within Alger County. It covers approximately 170.03 square miles and serves a population of 4,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49862

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 $141,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,940. 49% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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 49862 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,524

population

170.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Munising	Acceptable
Munising	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49884 Shingleton (7.9 mi) 49806 Au Train (8.3 mi) 49895 Wetmore (13.6 mi) 49816 Chatham (15.6 mi) 49822 Deerton (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,524
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	170.03 sq mi
Water area	44.60 sq mi
Latitude	46.4056
Longitude	-86.6154
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	55.3%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,524

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$54,940

Median household income

$23,752

Per capita income

$141,600

Median home value

$699

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,982

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

151

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

259

20–24

165

422

25–34

268

316

35–44

200

339

45–54

215

205

55–59

130

193

60–64

123

373

65–74

236

166

75–84

106

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	645	14.3%
18 and over	3,879	85.7%
65 and over	992	21.9%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.8%

Black or African American 15%

Two or more races 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,454	75.8%
Black or African American	685	15%
Two or more races	193	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	180	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	35	0.8%
Asian	7	0.2%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$54,940

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,600
Median rent / month	$699
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	754	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	59	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	324	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	408	26.4%
Households with children under 18	317	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	621	40.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.5%	17.6%
Married	37.2%	53.7%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	12.7%
Divorced	8.4%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.1%
Kindergarten	45	6.0%
Elementary school	293	38.8%
High school	203	26.9%
College / grad school	207	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 13.2%

Public administration 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	273	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,381	96.8%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,491	99.3%
Born in same state	4,470	98.8%
Born in different state	3,744	82.8%
Foreign born	21	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.7%
Not a US citizen	12	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	497	11%
Italian	399	8.8%
Arab	240	5.3%
German	89	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	68	1.5%
English	53	1.2%
Polish	25	0.6%
Irish	21	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49862

What city is ZIP code 49862 in?

ZIP code 49862 is primarily assigned to Munising, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49862 in?

ZIP code 49862 falls within Alger County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49862 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 49862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49862?

The median home value in ZIP code 49862 is $141,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49862?

ZIP code 49862 has an estimated population of 4,524 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49862?

The median household income in ZIP code 49862 is $54,940, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49862 in?

ZIP code 49862 observes the EST timezone.