49962 ZIP Code — Skanee, MI

Baraga County, Michigan

ZIP code 49962 is located in Skanee, Michigan, within Baraga County. It covers approximately 105.77 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49962

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 $172,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,563. 68% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 49962 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

219

population

105.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skanee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49946 Lanse (5.5 mi) 49861 Michigamme (15.5 mi) 49908 Baraga (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	219
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	105.77 sq mi
Water area	6.40 sq mi
Latitude	46.8427
Longitude	-88.1715
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	54.2%	54.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	14.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

219

Population

People per sq mi

64.4

Median age

$51,563

Median household income

$39,357

Per capita income

$172,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

25.6%

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	13	5.9%
18 and over	206	94.1%
65 and over	105	47.9%
Median age	64.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 8.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	197	90%
Two or more races	19	8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	54.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	14.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$51,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	71.4%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	27.4%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	27.6%
4 bedrooms	3.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Propane / LP gas	61.7%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	34.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	17	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	27	23.5%
Households with children under 18	8	7.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	59.1%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	0.0%
Married	67.3%	71.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	16.2%
Divorced	14.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	7.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	69.2%
High school	3	23.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Other services 11.9%

Construction 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Information 6.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Retail trade 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.9%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.8%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	43.8%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.4%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	30.8%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	218	99.5%
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)	219	100.0%
Born in same state	214	97.7%
Born in different state	151	68.9%
Foreign born	5	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	18.7%
Italian	12	5.5%
Polish	11	5%
Arab	11	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	3.2%
Norwegian	4	1.8%
English	3	1.4%
Dutch	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.5%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49962

What city is ZIP code 49962 in?

ZIP code 49962 is primarily assigned to Skanee, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49962 in?

ZIP code 49962 falls within Baraga County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49962 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 49962 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49962 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 49962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49962 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49962 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 49962 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49962 in?

ZIP code 49962 observes the EST timezone.