49874 ZIP Code — Powers, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49874 is located in Powers, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 42.21 square miles and serves a population of 997 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49874

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

997

population

42.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49886 Spalding (2.2 mi) 49896 Wilson (6.9 mi) 49807 Bark River (7.7 mi) 49812 Carney (7.7 mi) 49847 Hermansville (8 mi) 49873 Perronville (10.8 mi) 49821 Daggett (14.2 mi) 49852 Loretto (15.5 mi) 49892 Vulcan (15.6 mi) 49829 Escanaba (16.5 mi) 49887 Stephenson (18.5 mi) 49818 Cornell (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	997
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	42.21 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	45.7099
Longitude	-87.5113
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	50.3%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

997

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$28,239

Per capita income

$175,600

Median home value

$539

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

403

Housing units

11.3%

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	165	16.5%
18 and over	832	83.5%
65 and over	327	32.8%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	962	95.8%
Two or more races	22	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.7%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,600
Median rent / month	$539
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	74	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	71	18.7%
Households with children under 18	83	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	37.1%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	14.9%
Married	55.4%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	8.3%	20.1%
Divorced	13.7%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.0%
Kindergarten	13	7.8%
Elementary school	93	56.0%
High school	21	12.7%
College / grad school	34	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Construction 12.8%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	951	95.4%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	997	100.0%
Born in same state	994	99.7%
Born in different state	857	86.0%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	102	10.2%
Italian	100	10%
Arab	29	2.9%
French	27	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	2.1%
English	5	0.5%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49874

What city is ZIP code 49874 in?

ZIP code 49874 is primarily assigned to Powers, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49874 in?

ZIP code 49874 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49874 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 49874 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49874?

11% 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 49874 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49874 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 49874 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49874 in?

ZIP code 49874 observes the CST timezone.