49959 ZIP Code — Ramsay, MI

Gogebic County, Michigan

ZIP code 49959 is located in Ramsay, Michigan, within Gogebic County. It covers approximately 1.00 square miles and serves a population of 347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49959

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 $46,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,529. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

347
population
1.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
49959 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49959

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City Status
Ramsay Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 347
Population density 347 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 053
Geography
Land area 1.00 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.4719
Longitude -89.9932
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 63.3% 60.5% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 24.3% 23.8% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 11.8% 12.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

347
Population
347
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$53,529
Median household income
$30,390
Per capita income
$46,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
219
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
12
6
10–14
3
26
15–19
16
18
20–24
10
16
25–34
10
42
35–44
25
17
45–54
10
11
55–59
7
11
60–64
7
37
65–74
22
14
75–84
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185014.4%
18 and over29785.6%
65 and over8123.3%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%
Black or African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7%
Other race 3.8%
Two or more races 3.2%
GroupCount%
White27072.4%
Black or African American5113.7%
Hispanic or Latino267%
Other race143.8%
Two or more races123.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.3% 60.5% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 24.3% 23.8% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 11.8% 12.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 16.0%
$15k–$25k 4.5%
$25k–$35k 3.2%
$35k–$50k 21.8%
$50k–$75k 28.8%
$75k–$100k 9.6%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k16.0%
$15k–$25k4.5%
$25k–$35k3.2%
$35k–$50k21.8%
$50k–$75k28.8%
$75k–$100k9.6%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$53,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.6%
$50k–$100k 27.1%
$150k–$200k 14.3%
$200k–$300k 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$46,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied85.3%
Renter occupied14.7%
Vacant35.5%
Single-family detached98.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.8%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19795.4%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195914.0%
1940–19495.8%
1939 or earlier74.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms15.3%
3 bedrooms60.7%
4 bedrooms24.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.2%
1 vehicle34.0%
2 vehicles39.1%
3 or more14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas82.7%
Propane / LP gas2.6%
Fuel oil9.6%
Wood5.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6139.1%
Cohabiting couple2817.9%
Male householder, no spouse4730.1%
Female householder, no spouse2012.8%
Households with children under 183220.5%
Households with seniors (65+)5233.3%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.4%28.2%
Married35.5%46.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed8.7%4.0%
Divorced9.3%21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.2%
HS graduate 23.6%
Some college, no degree 36.3%
Associate's degree 16.9%
Bachelor's degree 5.9%
Graduate / professional 10.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school47.1%
High school3460.7%
College / grad school1832.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%
Manufacturing 21.6%
Retail trade 16.5%
Transportation & utilities 11.5%
Other services 9.4%
Public administration 6.5%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.0%
Service22.3%
Sales & office20.9%
Natural resources & construction13.7%
Production & transportation25.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.9%
Government23.0%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.5%
Carpool2.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.6%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.7%
Retirement income32.7%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol39.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis36.9%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health17.8%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist65.3%
Cholesterol screening92.2%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans196.4%
Disability%
Any disability10.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.6%
65 and over30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.3%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance1.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only31691.1%
Spanish103.2%
Other Indo-European103.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)33797.1%
Born in same state32994.8%
Born in different state19957.3%
Foreign born82.3%
Naturalized citizen102.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab8323.9%
French216.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish144%
Italian30.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.0%
Internet access90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49959

What city is ZIP code 49959 in?

ZIP code 49959 is primarily assigned to Ramsay, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49959 in?

ZIP code 49959 falls within Gogebic County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49959 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49959 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49959 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 49959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49959?

The median home value in ZIP code 49959 is $46,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 49959?

ZIP code 49959 has an estimated population of 347 residents, with a density of 346 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49959 in?

ZIP code 49959 observes the CST timezone.

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