49826 ZIP Code — Rumely, MI

Alger County, Michigan

ZIP code 49826 is located in Rumely, Michigan, within Alger County. It covers approximately 14.09 square miles and serves a population of 256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,133.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 10% 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 49826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

256

population

14.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rumely	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	256
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	14.09 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	46.3620
Longitude	-86.9322
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	51.6%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

256

Population

People per sq mi

17.9

Median age

$56,133

Median household income

$13,591

Per capita income

$326,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	50.8%
18 and over	126	49.2%
65 and over	11	4.3%
Median age	17.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	256	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	54.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.7%

$25k–$35k 20.3%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 61.0%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	20.3%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	61.0%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
Median income	$56,133

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 68.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	54.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	20.3%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	74.6%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	72.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Wood	61.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	37	62.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	7	11.9%
Average household size	4.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	6.8%
Married	65.2%	93.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 17.5%

Some college, no degree 41.3%

Associate's degree 31.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	60	62.5%
High school	36	37.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.3%

Agriculture & mining 25.0%

Retail trade 25.0%

Construction 18.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	28.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.8%
Carpool	31.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.4%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.9%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	87.9%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	222	86.7%
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)	256	100.0%
Born in same state	256	100.0%
Born in different state	167	65.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	102	39.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.0%
Internet access	79.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49826

What city is ZIP code 49826 in?

ZIP code 49826 is primarily assigned to Rumely, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49826 in?

ZIP code 49826 falls within Alger County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49826 family-oriented?

51% of residents in ZIP code 49826 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49826?

10% 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 49826?

The median home value in ZIP code 49826 is $326,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 49826?

ZIP code 49826 has an estimated population of 256 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49826 in?

ZIP code 49826 observes the EST timezone.