49883 ZIP Code — Seney, MI
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
ZIP code 49883 is located in Seney, Michigan, within Schoolcraft County. It covers approximately 297.80 square miles and serves a population of 173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.
173
population
297.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49883 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49883
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49883. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seney | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 173 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 297.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.51 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.4353 |
| Longitude | -86.0527 |
| 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 | 83.3% | 50.1% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 13.3% | 37.4% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.3% | 10.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
173
Population
1
People per sq mi
50.3
Median age
$47,625
Median household income
$16,408
Per capita income
$164,600
Median home value
$681
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
18.5%
Poverty rate
39.7%
Unemployment
234
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9
10–14
5
6
15–19
3
17
20–24
10
2
25–34
2
12
35–44
7
9
45–54
6
6
55–59
4
18
60–64
11
17
65–74
11
7
75–84
5
4
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23 | 13.3% |
| 18 and over | 150 | 86.7% |
| 65 and over | 46 | 26.6% |
| Median age | 50.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.1%
Black or African American
2.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 97.1% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 2.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 83.3% | 50.1% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 13.3% | 37.4% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.3% | 10.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
55.4%
$50k–$75k
3.6%
$75k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 55.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.7% |
| Median income | $47,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.6%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,600 |
| Median rent / month | $681 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 77.0% |
| Single-family detached | 93.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 35.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.4% |
| 3 or more | 60.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.6% |
| Wood | 62.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 41 | 73.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 8.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 16.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 31 | 55.4% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.4% | 18.2% |
| Married | 49.5% | 72.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 3.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
45.5%
Some college, no degree
30.9%
Associate's degree
3.3%
Bachelor's degree
10.6%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 14 | 50.0% |
| High school | 13 | 46.4% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 3.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
31.6%
Finance & real estate
21.1%
Public administration
18.4%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Education & healthcare
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 34.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.6% |
| Production & transportation | 5.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.3% |
| Government | 28.9% |
| Self-employed | 15.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 10.5% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
Poverty
All people
18.5%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
19.3%
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.7% |
| Retirement income | 50.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 44.1% |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart disease | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 39.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 9.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.3% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 0.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.4% |
| Under 18 | 34.8% |
| 18–64 years | 24.0% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 29.5% |
| Public insurance | 63.0% |
| No insurance | 15.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 173 | 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) | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 157 | 90.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 18 | 10.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5 | 2.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.4% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49883
What city is ZIP code 49883 in?
ZIP code 49883 is primarily assigned to Seney, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49883 in?
ZIP code 49883 falls within Alger County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49883 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 49883 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49883 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 49883 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49883?
11% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 49883?
19% of residents in ZIP code 49883 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49883 in?
ZIP code 49883 observes the EST timezone.