ZipCodesToGo
Michigan ZIP Codes
Marquette County
Republic, MI
49879
49879 ZIP Code — Republic, MI
Marquette County, Michigan
ZIP code 49879 is located in
Republic ,
Michigan ,
within Marquette County .
It covers approximately 176.89 square miles and serves a population of
1,093 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49879
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,875. 64% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 19% 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 49879 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
49879 ZIP code map
View map of 49879
Cities in ZIP code 49879
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,093
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
176.89 sq mi
Water area
7.73 sq mi
Latitude
46.3764
Longitude
-88.0335
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
45.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
15.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,875
Median household income
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 145 13.3% 18 and over 948 86.7% 65 and over 342 31.3% Median age 59.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,077 97.9% Two or more races 9 0.8% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.6% Asian 4 0.4% Other race 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
45.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
35.7%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
15.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.8% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 6.5% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 25.1% $75k–$100k 12.2% $100k–$150k 11.5% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $51,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,000 Median rent / month $825 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 48.3% Single-family detached 90.1% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 5.0% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 12.0% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 14.6% 1960–1969 16.5% 1950–1959 12.9% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 15.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.6% 1 bedroom 18.9% 2 bedrooms 36.3% 3 bedrooms 34.3% 4 bedrooms 6.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.2% 1 vehicle 31.6% 2 vehicles 39.9% 3 or more 21.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.4% Electricity 7.9% Propane / LP gas 55.5% Fuel oil 19.0% Wood 9.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 281 51.9% Cohabiting couple 31 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 130 24.0% Female householder, no spouse 99 18.3% Households with children under 18 69 12.8% Households with seniors (65+) 257 47.5% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.6% 15.9% Married 60.7% 61.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.0% 15.5% Divorced 12.7% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 7.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 61 51.3% High school 35 29.4% College / grad school 14 11.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Agriculture & mining
10.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Professional & management
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 23.6% Sales & office 15.2% Natural resources & construction 15.5% Production & transportation 16.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.4% Government 12.5% Self-employed 6.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.8% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.1% Work from home 6.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.1% Retirement income 52.7% Supplemental Security 5.7% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 11.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 43.8% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 38.6% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 68.9% Cholesterol screening 93.7% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 104 11.0%
Disability % Any disability 21.0% Under 18 9.0% 18–64 years 18.2% 65 and over 31.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 54.9% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,060 97.0% Spanish 4 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,089 99.6% Born in same state 1,083 99.1% Born in different state 822 75.2% Foreign born 6 0.5% Naturalized citizen 4 0.4% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 159 14.5% Italian 100 9.1% Arab 37 3.4% German 23 2.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 14 1.3% Dutch 6 0.5% English 4 0.4% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.5% Internet access 84.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49879
What city is ZIP code 49879 in?
ZIP code 49879 is primarily assigned to Republic, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49879 in?
ZIP code 49879 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49879 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 49879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49879 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 49879 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 49879 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 49879 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49879 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 49879 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49879 in?
ZIP code 49879 observes the EST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
