49876 ZIP Code — Quinnesec, MI

Dickinson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49876 is located in Quinnesec, Michigan, within Dickinson County. It covers approximately 4.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49876

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 $106,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,715.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49876 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,262

population

4.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49876 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49876

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49876. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quinnesec	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49802 Kingsford (3.4 mi) 49870 Norway (3.6 mi) 54151 Niagara (5.3 mi) 49852 Loretto (8.9 mi) 49892 Vulcan (9 mi) 49801 Iron Mountain (10 mi) 54156 Pembine (13.6 mi) 54119 Dunbar (13.6 mi) 49831 Felch (15.5 mi) 49831 Felch (15.5 mi) 54121 Florence (15.9 mi) 49847 Hermansville (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,262
Population density	303 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	4.16 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	45.8019
Longitude	-87.9995
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	17.3%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	62.4%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,262

Population

303

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$66,715

Median household income

$34,268

Per capita income

$106,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

619

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

104

141

60–64

146

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	132	10.5%
18 and over	1,130	89.5%
65 and over	129	10.2%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,262	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	62.4%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.6%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	26.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$66,715

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 42.4%

$100k–$150k 44.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	61.2%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	72.8%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	94.3%
Electricity	3.2%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	34	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	69	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	75	14.3%
Households with children under 18	119	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	17.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	30.4%
Married	60.0%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	7.2%
Divorced	1.7%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	9.8%
High school	98	43.8%
College / grad school	104	46.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 27.0%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Other services 8.6%

Public administration 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Retail trade 2.9%

Construction 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.0

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	29.2%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,236	97.9%
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)	1,262	100.0%
Born in same state	1,262	100.0%
Born in different state	964	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	185	14.7%
German	177	14%
Dutch	65	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	3.7%
French	28	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49876

What city is ZIP code 49876 in?

ZIP code 49876 is primarily assigned to Quinnesec, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49876 in?

ZIP code 49876 falls within Dickinson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49876 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 49876 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49876?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49876?

The median home value in ZIP code 49876 is $106,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 49876?

ZIP code 49876 has an estimated population of 1,262 residents, with a density of 303 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49876 in?

ZIP code 49876 observes the CST timezone.