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Marquette County
Palmer, MI
49871
49871 ZIP Code — Palmer, MI
Marquette County, Michigan
ZIP code 49871 is located in
Palmer ,
Michigan ,
within Marquette County .
It covers approximately 16.69 square miles and serves a population of
499 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49871
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 $67,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,250. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 49871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
499
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
16.69 sq mi
Water area
1.11 sq mi
Latitude
46.4416
Longitude
-87.5797
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
45.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
15.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$56,250
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 15.2% 18 and over 423 84.8% 65 and over 72 14.4% Median age 49.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 484 97% Two or more races 13 2.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
45.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
15.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 9.4% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 28.6% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 17.2% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $56,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $67,800 Median rent / month $692 Owner occupied 87.5% Renter occupied 12.5% Vacant 12.7% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 0.9% 1970–1979 0.9% 1960–1969 3.6% 1950–1959 22.3% 1940–1949 12.3% 1939 or earlier 52.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.8% 2 bedrooms 39.5% 3 bedrooms 41.8% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.0% 1 vehicle 31.8% 2 vehicles 33.9% 3 or more 22.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 81.8% Propane / LP gas 11.5% Fuel oil 2.1% Wood 4.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 102 53.1% Cohabiting couple 10 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 55 28.6% Female householder, no spouse 25 13.0% Households with children under 18 45 23.4% Households with seniors (65+) 50 26.0% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 28.3% Married 48.0% 60.4% Separated 2.7% 3.3% Widowed 5.3% 0.0% Divorced 12.9% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
44.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.1% Bachelor's or higher 4.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 9.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 42 47.7% High school 14 15.9% College / grad school 24 27.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.3%
Professional & management
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 5.1% Service 37.1% Sales & office 27.8% Natural resources & construction 19.4% Production & transportation 10.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.6% Government 5.5% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.0% Carpool 23.6% Public transit 0.8% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.5% Retirement income 29.2% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 17.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 19.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 8.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 72.8% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 11.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 26.3% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 27.9% 65 and over 41.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.1% Public insurance 47.3% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 484 97.0% 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) 499 100.0% Born in same state 496 99.4% Born in different state 435 87.2% Foreign born 3 0.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 65 13% French 38 7.6% English 25 5%
Ancestry Count % German 21 4.2% Arab 19 3.8% Polish 4 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 79.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49871
What city is ZIP code 49871 in?
ZIP code 49871 is primarily assigned to Palmer, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49871 in?
ZIP code 49871 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49871?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 49871 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 49871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49871 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49871?
The median home value in ZIP code 49871 is $67,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 49871 in?
ZIP code 49871 observes the EST timezone.
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