49881 ZIP Code — Sagola, MI

Dickinson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49881 is located in Sagola, Michigan, within Dickinson County. It covers approximately 47.10 square miles and serves a population of 357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49881

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,462. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 41% 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. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49881 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

357

population

47.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sagola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49831 Felch (7.6 mi) 49831 Felch (7.6 mi) 49801 Iron Mountain (8.3 mi) 49815 Channing (8.4 mi) 49834 Foster City (9.6 mi) 49876 Quinnesec (18 mi) 49920 Crystal Falls (18.1 mi) 49870 Norway (18.2 mi) 49802 Kingsford (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	357
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	47.10 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	46.0620
Longitude	-88.0028
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	40.4%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

357

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$68,462

Median household income

$36,966

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

252

Housing units

40.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	20.2%
18 and over	285	79.8%
65 and over	96	26.9%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17.2%

Two or more races 17.2%

Group	Count	%
White	283	65.7%
Hispanic or Latino	74	17.2%
Two or more races	74	17.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 35.3%

$75k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	35.3%
$75k–$100k	1.9%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
Median income	$68,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	41.1%
Single-family detached	97.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	23	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	12	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	22	14.1%
Households with children under 18	61	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	35.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	9.0%
Married	73.4%	66.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	6.2%
Divorced	4.9%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 16.8%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 19.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	40.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	59.1%
High school	15	34.1%
College / grad school	3	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Public administration 22.1%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Construction 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.4%
Government	30.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	326	91.3%
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)	357	100.0%
Born in same state	357	100.0%
Born in different state	246	68.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	36.4%
Italian	53	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	1.1%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49881

What city is ZIP code 49881 in?

ZIP code 49881 is primarily assigned to Sagola, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49881 in?

ZIP code 49881 falls within Dickinson County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49881 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49881 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49881 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 49881 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49881 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 49881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49881 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 49881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49881 in?

ZIP code 49881 observes the CST timezone.