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Ontonagon County
Ontonagon, MI
49953
49953 ZIP Code — Ontonagon, MI
Ontonagon County, Michigan
ZIP code 49953 is located in
Ontonagon ,
Michigan ,
within Ontonagon County .
It covers approximately 464.95 square miles and serves a population of
2,274 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49953
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 $92,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,161. 61% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,274
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
464.95 sq mi
Water area
1.50 sq mi
Latitude
46.8116
Longitude
-89.4103
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.8%
59.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
28.9%
31.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
9.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,161
Median household income
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 7.3% 18 and over 2,107 92.7% 65 and over 929 40.9% Median age 60.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2%
Group Count % White 2,166 94.2% Black or African American 47 2% Two or more races 38 1.7% Hispanic or Latino 26 1.1% Asian 17 0.7% Other race 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.8%
59.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
28.9%
31.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
9.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 5.7% $15k–$25k 13.1% $25k–$35k 12.7% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 12.7% $100k–$150k 11.4% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 1.3% Median income $51,161
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,800 Median rent / month $524 Owner occupied 83.1% Renter occupied 16.9% Vacant 38.4% Single-family detached 86.6% Large apartment buildings 1.7% Mobile homes 3.8% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 6.3% 1990–1999 6.8% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 17.7% 1960–1969 7.3% 1950–1959 13.0% 1940–1949 8.9% 1939 or earlier 29.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 14.6% 2 bedrooms 32.7% 3 bedrooms 36.3% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 34.3% 2 vehicles 42.9% 3 or more 16.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 56.6% Electricity 6.3% Propane / LP gas 21.2% Fuel oil 5.1% Wood 9.3% No fuel used 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 560 48.4% Cohabiting couple 74 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 226 19.5% Female householder, no spouse 298 25.7% Households with children under 18 102 8.8% Households with seniors (65+) 605 52.2% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.4% 15.8% Married 53.6% 53.8% Separated 0.7% 1.3% Widowed 6.5% 15.4% Divorced 14.8% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 4.8% Kindergarten 16 9.7% Elementary school 68 41.2% High school 41 24.8% College / grad school 32 19.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Public administration
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Professional & management
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.2% Service 22.7% Sales & office 19.7% Natural resources & construction 9.5% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.0% Government 26.7% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.2% Carpool 9.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 7.3% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 25.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.1% Retirement income 53.5% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 15.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 41.2% High cholesterol 41.5% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 37.8% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 23.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 68.8% Cholesterol screening 93.7% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 361 17.1%
Disability % Any disability 21.2% Under 18 20.4% 18–64 years 18.2% 65 and over 25.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.5% Public insurance 61.0% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,226 97.9% Spanish 13 0.6% Other Indo-European 8 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,210 97.2% Born in same state 2,200 96.7% Born in different state 1,685 74.1% Foreign born 10 0.4% Naturalized citizen 64 2.8% Not a US citizen 55 85.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 280 12.3% Italian 213 9.4% Arab 165 7.3% Polish 82 3.6% English 71 3.1%
Ancestry Count % German 62 2.7% Dutch 22 1% Irish 3 0.1% Norwegian 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.9% Internet access 88.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49953
What city is ZIP code 49953 in?
ZIP code 49953 is primarily assigned to Ontonagon, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49953 in?
ZIP code 49953 falls within Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49953 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 49953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49953 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 49953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49953 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 49953 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49953 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 49953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49953 in?
ZIP code 49953 observes the EST timezone.
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