49885 ZIP Code — Skandia, MI

Marquette County, Michigan

ZIP code 49885 is located in Skandia, Michigan, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 146.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49885

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,833. 44% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49885 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,820

population

146.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skandia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49891 Trenary (9.6 mi) 49822 Deerton (12 mi) 49841 Gwinn (15.4 mi) 49816 Chatham (16.1 mi) 49855 Marquette (17.9 mi) 49880 Rock (18.3 mi) 49806 Au Train (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,820
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	146.42 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	46.3409
Longitude	-87.1692
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	38.0%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,820

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$70,833

Median household income

$36,603

Per capita income

$211,200

Median home value

$1,338

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,071

Housing units

38.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

129

25–34

119

106

35–44

111

45–54

102

55–59

106

60–64

138

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	18.0%
18 and over	1,493	82.0%
65 and over	409	22.5%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,712	92.4%
Two or more races	50	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.2%
Asian	20	1.1%
Black or African American	15	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	45.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	35.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$70,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,200
Median rent / month	$1,338
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	29.5%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	61.1%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	14.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	430	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	83	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	132	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	111	14.7%
Households with children under 18	138	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	40.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	16.7%
Married	55.6%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	4.7%	7.7%
Divorced	11.5%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.1%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.7%
Kindergarten	14	4.3%
Elementary school	174	53.4%
High school	82	25.2%
College / grad school	44	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Professional & management 11.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 10.4%

Public administration 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 4.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	73.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,772	97.4%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,807	99.3%
Born in same state	1,807	99.3%
Born in different state	1,330	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	15.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	275	15.1%
Italian	253	13.9%
German	120	6.6%
Polish	66	3.6%
English	57	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	1.3%
Norwegian	19	1%
Irish	7	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49885

What city is ZIP code 49885 in?

ZIP code 49885 is primarily assigned to Skandia, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49885 in?

ZIP code 49885 falls within Marquette County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49885 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49885 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 49885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49885 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49885 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 49885?

ZIP code 49885 has an estimated population of 1,820 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49885 in?

ZIP code 49885 observes the EST timezone.