49958 ZIP Code — Pelkie, MI

Houghton County, Michigan

ZIP code 49958 is located in Pelkie, Michigan, within Houghton County. It covers approximately 135.20 square miles and serves a population of 839 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49958

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 $137,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,679. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49958 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

839

population

135.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49958 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49958

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelkie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49908 Baraga (7.9 mi) 49952 Nisula (12.6 mi) 49916 Chassell (14.8 mi) 49965 Toivola (16.5 mi) 49970 Watton (18 mi) 49946 Lanse (18.8 mi) 49948 Mass City (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	839
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	135.20 sq mi
Water area	5.57 sq mi
Latitude	46.7655
Longitude	-88.6382
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	57.5%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

839

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$47,679

Median household income

$25,206

Per capita income

$137,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

30.9%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

800

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	143	17.0%
18 and over	696	83.0%
65 and over	182	21.7%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	798	94.9%
Two or more races	41	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	54.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	27.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	14.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$47,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 38.0%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	53.4%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	20.5%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.5%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	37.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	88	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	12.0%
Households with children under 18	58	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	37.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	5.6%
Married	55.2%	73.9%
Separated	0.5%	3.4%
Widowed	4.6%	9.3%
Divorced	13.9%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 37.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	19.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	47.3%
High school	35	21.0%
College / grad school	20	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Construction 25.1%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Other services 11.2%

Public administration 7.7%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Professional & management 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 30.9%

Under 18 years 55.6%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	799	95.2%
Spanish	8	1.0%
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)	839	100.0%
Born in same state	839	100.0%
Born in different state	689	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	8.3%
Italian	61	7.3%
German	27	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	2%
English	17	2%
Arab	14	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49958

What city is ZIP code 49958 in?

ZIP code 49958 is primarily assigned to Pelkie, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49958 in?

ZIP code 49958 falls within Houghton County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49958?

31% of residents in ZIP code 49958 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 49958 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49958 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49958 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 49958 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49958?

The median home value in ZIP code 49958 is $137,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 49958 in?

ZIP code 49958 observes the EST timezone.