49872 ZIP Code — Perkins, MI

Delta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49872 is located in Perkins, Michigan, within Delta County. It covers approximately 21.61 square miles and serves a population of 226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49872

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,026. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% 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 58%.

Overall, ZIP code 49872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

226

population

21.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perkins	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	226
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	21.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.9925
Longitude	-87.0723
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	79.0%	52.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	30.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

226

Population

People per sq mi

62.6

Median age

$51,026

Median household income

$27,850

Per capita income

$140,600

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

8.1%

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	21	9.3%
18 and over	205	90.7%
65 and over	93	41.2%
Median age	62.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	220	97.3%
Two or more races	4	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.0%	52.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	30.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 56.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	56.3%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$51,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 56.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,600
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	29.9%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	27.2%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	29.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	20.8%
3 or more	49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%
Fuel oil	14.6%
Wood	42.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	20.8%
Cohabiting couple	4	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	16	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	56	58.3%
Households with children under 18	12	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	63.5%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	19.8%
Married	21.7%	20.8%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	15.6%
Divorced	58.3%	43.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 16.7%

Some college, no degree 66.7%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	25.0%
Elementary school	6	30.0%
High school	9	45.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.2%

Retail trade 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Professional & management 14.5%

Construction 12.7%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	47.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.7%
Carpool	29.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	18.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.6

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.8%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	42.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	58.0%
Under 18	23.8%
18–64 years	42.0%
65 and over	84.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	76.5%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	222	98.2%
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)	226	100.0%
Born in same state	226	100.0%
Born in different state	199	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	27%
Arab	11	4.9%
German	6	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.7%
English	2	0.9%
Dutch	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49872

What city is ZIP code 49872 in?

ZIP code 49872 is primarily assigned to Perkins, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49872 in?

ZIP code 49872 falls within Delta County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49872 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 49872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49872 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 49872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49872?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 49872 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 49872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49872 in?

ZIP code 49872 observes the EST timezone.