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Alger County
Shingleton, MI
49884
49884 ZIP Code — Shingleton, MI
Alger County, Michigan
ZIP code 49884 is located in
Shingleton ,
Michigan ,
within Alger County .
It covers approximately 246.47 square miles and serves a population of
567 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49884
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $37,868. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 49884 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
567
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
246.47 sq mi
Water area
3.81 sq mi
Latitude
46.4047
Longitude
-86.4501
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.6%
54.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
20.6%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
11.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$37,868
Median household income
$130,200
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 161 28.4% 18 and over 406 71.6% 65 and over 121 21.3% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
13.8%
Group Count % White 436 75% American Indian / Alaska Native 80 13.8% Two or more races 51 8.8% Hispanic or Latino 14 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.6%
54.5%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
20.6%
33.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
11.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
5.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 10.4% $15k–$25k 23.5% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 15.4% $50k–$75k 23.5% $75k–$100k 4.5% $150k–$200k 9.0% Median income $37,868
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $130,200 Median rent / month $685 Owner occupied 66.1% Renter occupied 33.9% Vacant 43.8% Single-family detached 90.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.7% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.9% 1990–1999 22.9% 1980–1989 26.7% 1970–1979 7.9% 1960–1969 14.8% 1950–1959 7.6% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 4.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 32.8% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 20.1% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.4% 1 vehicle 22.2% 2 vehicles 33.9% 3 or more 33.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.4% Propane / LP gas 50.2% Wood 29.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 114 51.6% Cohabiting couple 83 37.6% Male householder, no spouse 23 10.4% Female householder, no spouse 1 0.5% Households with children under 18 31 14.0% Households with seniors (65+) 88 39.8% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.4% 4.0% Married 45.5% 61.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 19.5% 23.6% Divorced 10.5% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.1% Bachelor's or higher 5.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 110 76.4% High school 34 23.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
60.2%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Professional & management
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.9% Service 57.9% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 8.2% Production & transportation 14.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.1% Government 12.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.5% Carpool 10.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
87.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.1% Retirement income 32.1% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 35.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.7% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 18.3% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 9.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 65.7% Cholesterol screening 92.4% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 22.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 58.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.3% Public insurance 79.4% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 550 97.0% 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) 564 99.5% Born in same state 564 99.5% Born in different state 459 81.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.5% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 133 23.5% German 39 6.9%
Ancestry Count % French 32 5.6% English 4 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.0% Internet access 95.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49884
What city is ZIP code 49884 in?
ZIP code 49884 is primarily assigned to Shingleton, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49884 in?
ZIP code 49884 falls within Alger County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49884 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 49884 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49884?
5% 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 49884?
23% of residents in ZIP code 49884 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49884?
The median home value in ZIP code 49884 is $130,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 49884 in?
ZIP code 49884 observes the EST timezone.
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