49866 ZIP Code — Negaunee, MI

Marquette County, Michigan

ZIP code 49866 is located in Negaunee, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 201.27 square miles and serves a population of 8,233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49866

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 $176,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,854. 36% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49866 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,233

population

201.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Negaunee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49849 Ishpeming (8 mi) 49841 Gwinn (10.4 mi) 49855 Marquette (11.9 mi) 49814 Champion (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,233
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	201.27 sq mi
Water area	6.04 sq mi
Latitude	46.4632
Longitude	-87.5724
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	36.8%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,233

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$75,854

Median household income

$33,278

Per capita income

$176,300

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

3,268

Housing units

34.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

225

Under 5

200

375

5–9

333

309

10–14

274

210

15–19

187

198

20–24

175

460

25–34

409

737

35–44

654

459

45–54

408

300

55–59

266

333

60–64

295

489

65–74

434

149

75–84

133

117

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,937	23.5%
18 and over	6,296	76.5%
65 and over	1,426	17.3%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,775	93.2%
Two or more races	291	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	139	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	109	1.3%
Black or African American	13	0.2%
Asian	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$75,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,300
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.9%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,897	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	223	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	694	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	528	15.8%
Households with children under 18	1,086	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,014	30.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	18.3%
Married	54.8%	63.1%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	8.6%
Divorced	11.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	34.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	125	6.6%
Kindergarten	207	11.0%
Elementary school	945	50.0%
High school	275	14.6%
College / grad school	338	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 14.1%

Public administration 10.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	599	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,808	94.8%
Spanish	20	0.3%
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)	8,182	99.4%
Born in same state	8,134	98.8%
Born in different state	6,936	84.2%
Foreign born	48	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	51	0.6%
Not a US citizen	28	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,260	15.3%
Italian	731	8.9%
German	490	6%
English	308	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	303	3.7%
Polish	143	1.7%
Irish	60	0.7%
Dutch	32	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49866

What city is ZIP code 49866 in?

ZIP code 49866 is primarily assigned to Negaunee, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49866 in?

ZIP code 49866 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49866 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49866 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49866 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 49866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49866 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49866 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49866?

The median home value in ZIP code 49866 is $176,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49866 in?

ZIP code 49866 observes the EST timezone.