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Dickinson County
Norway, MI
49870
49870 ZIP Code — Norway, MI
Dickinson County, Michigan
ZIP code 49870 is located in
Norway ,
Michigan ,
within Dickinson County .
It covers approximately 57.79 square miles and serves a population of
3,510 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49870
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 $96,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,429. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49870 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
3,510
Population density
61 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
57.79 sq mi
Water area
0.52 sq mi
Latitude
45.8045
Longitude
-87.9243
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.3%
47.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.8%
32.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
16.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.8%
2.6%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$56,429
Median household income
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 666 19.0% 18 and over 2,844 81.0% 65 and over 817 23.3% Median age 45.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % White 3,309 91% Two or more races 142 3.9% Hispanic or Latino 127 3.5% Black or African American 40 1.1% Other race 19 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.3%
47.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.8%
32.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
16.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.8%
2.6%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 6.2% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 18.4% $50k–$75k 10.8% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 22.6% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $56,429
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,300 Median rent / month $640 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 15.1% Single-family detached 80.2% Large apartment buildings 5.3% Mobile homes 4.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 10.6% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 11.5% 1940–1949 7.4% 1939 or earlier 33.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.2% 1 bedroom 8.2% 2 bedrooms 17.9% 3 bedrooms 49.3% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.6% 1 vehicle 33.4% 2 vehicles 37.0% 3 or more 21.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.1% Electricity 7.0% Propane / LP gas 24.7% Wood 3.7% No fuel used 2.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 671 43.8% Cohabiting couple 110 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 333 21.7% Female householder, no spouse 418 27.3% Households with children under 18 319 20.8% Households with seniors (65+) 649 42.4% Average household size 2.26
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.1% 25.2% Married 46.1% 46.7% Separated 0.0% 0.7% Widowed 6.9% 10.5% Divorced 12.0% 16.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.9% Bachelor's or higher 20.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 4.1% Kindergarten 34 4.6% Elementary school 316 43.1% High school 241 32.9% College / grad school 112 15.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Finance & real estate
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 32.0% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 1.4% Production & transportation 23.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.3% Government 16.3% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.8% Carpool 2.6% Public transit 0.2% Walk 7.3% Work from home 5.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.8% Retirement income 40.7% Supplemental Security 13.4% Cash public assistance 7.1% Food stamps / SNAP 14.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 34.8% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 10.7% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 19.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 13.4% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 8.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 72.2% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 338 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 19.1% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 19.1% 65 and over 30.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.6% Public insurance 54.6% No insurance 3.0% Uninsured under 19 2.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,366 95.9% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,504 99.8% Born in same state 3,498 99.7% Born in different state 2,752 78.4% Foreign born 6 0.2% Naturalized citizen 6 0.2% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 505 14.4% Arab 316 9% French 228 6.5% German 213 6.1%
Ancestry Count % English 71 2% Polish 41 1.2% Dutch 10 0.3% Irish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49870
What city is ZIP code 49870 in?
ZIP code 49870 is primarily assigned to Norway, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49870 in?
ZIP code 49870 falls within Dickinson County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49870 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 49870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49870 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 49870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49870?
The median home value in ZIP code 49870 is $96,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 49870?
ZIP code 49870 has an estimated population of 3,510 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 49870 in?
ZIP code 49870 observes the CST timezone.
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