49868 ZIP Code — Newberry, MI

Luce County, Michigan

ZIP code 49868 is located in Newberry, Michigan, within Luce County. It covers approximately 706.51 square miles and serves a population of 4,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49868

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 $95,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,223. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 49868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,401

population

706.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newberry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49853 Mc Millan (16.6 mi) 49728 Eckerman (16.9 mi) 49768 Paradise (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,401
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	706.51 sq mi
Water area	36.86 sq mi
Latitude	46.4567
Longitude	-85.4110
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	52.0%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,401

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$49,223

Median household income

$21,799

Per capita income

$95,700

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

2,382

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

103

127

5–9

110

135

10–14

116

128

15–19

110

20–24

306

25–34

263

341

35–44

294

266

45–54

228

158

55–59

135

189

60–64

162

267

65–74

230

184

75–84

158

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	867	19.7%
18 and over	3,534	80.3%
65 and over	928	21.1%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.4%

Black or African American 11.8%

Two or more races 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,417	76.4%
Black or African American	526	11.8%
Two or more races	214	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	208	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	69	1.5%
Other race	16	0.4%
Asian	10	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	49.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$49,223

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,700
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	42.1%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.1%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	14.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	755	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	152	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	229	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	431	27.5%
Households with children under 18	290	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	614	39.2%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	15.9%
Married	31.4%	53.3%
Separated	2.6%	0.5%
Widowed	3.0%	12.8%
Divorced	17.6%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	5.1%
Kindergarten	68	7.9%
Elementary school	375	43.7%
High school	291	33.9%
College / grad school	81	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Public administration 9.4%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	309	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	15.3%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,178	94.9%
Spanish	84	2.0%
Other Indo-European	63	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,380	99.5%
Born in same state	4,340	98.6%
Born in different state	3,458	78.6%
Foreign born	40	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.5%
Not a US citizen	11	52.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	581	13.2%
French	532	12.1%
Arab	223	5.1%
German	75	1.7%
English	46	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.9%
Irish	10	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49868

What city is ZIP code 49868 in?

ZIP code 49868 is primarily assigned to Newberry, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49868 in?

ZIP code 49868 falls within Luce County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49868 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 49868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49868?

21% of residents in ZIP code 49868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49868?

The median home value in ZIP code 49868 is $95,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 49868?

ZIP code 49868 has an estimated population of 4,401 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49868 in?

ZIP code 49868 observes the EST timezone.