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Ontonagon County
Rockland, MI
49960
49960 ZIP Code — Rockland, MI
Ontonagon County, Michigan
ZIP code 49960 is located in
Rockland ,
Michigan ,
within Ontonagon County .
It covers approximately 40.77 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 49960
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 $62,500.
Median household income is $41,250. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 5% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
226
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
40.77 sq mi
Water area
0.67 sq mi
Latitude
46.7486
Longitude
-89.1717
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.7%
59.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
31.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$41,250
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 62 27.4% 18 and over 164 72.6% 65 and over 45 19.9% Median age 46.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 221 97.4% Two or more races 5 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.7%
59.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
31.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $15k–$25k 9.9% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 44.4% $50k–$75k 17.3% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 2.5% Median income $41,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $62,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 50.3% Single-family detached 90.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.3% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 8.0% 1970–1979 11.0% 1960–1969 1.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 70.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 29.4% 3 bedrooms 40.5% 4 bedrooms 19.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 19.8% 2 vehicles 49.4% 3 or more 30.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.5% Electricity 2.5% Propane / LP gas 72.8% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 4.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 44 54.3% Cohabiting couple 6 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 8 9.9% Female householder, no spouse 23 28.4% Households with children under 18 31 38.3% Households with seniors (65+) 31 38.3% Average household size 2.79
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.4% 52.6% Married 66.7% 32.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 10.5% Divorced 6.3% 4.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.5%
Some college, no degree
34.4%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.5% Bachelor's or higher 5.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 33 47.1% High school 36 51.4% College / grad school 1 1.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Professional & management
19.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.2% Service 39.4% Sales & office 25.8% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 13.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.6% Government 16.7% Self-employed 22.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.5% Carpool 13.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 21.5% Other means 3.1% Avg commute (minutes) 30.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
36.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.0% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 28.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 42.2% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 38.6% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 23.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 17.9% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 68.1% Cholesterol screening 94.0% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 18.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.6% 65 and over 22.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 20.4% Public insurance 78.3% No insurance 13.7% Uninsured under 19 1.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 226 100.0% 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 221 97.8% Born in different state 184 81.4% Foreign born 5 2.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 29 12.8% Italian 24 10.6% Irish 9 4% Polish 9 4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 6 2.7% Dutch 4 1.8% German 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49960
What city is ZIP code 49960 in?
ZIP code 49960 is primarily assigned to Rockland, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49960 in?
ZIP code 49960 falls within Ontonagon County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49960?
44% of residents in ZIP code 49960 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 49960 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 49960 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49960?
5% 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 49960 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 49960 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 49960 in?
ZIP code 49960 observes the EST timezone.
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