49887 ZIP Code — Stephenson, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49887 is located in Stephenson, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 205.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,758 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49887

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 $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,929. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49887 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,758
population
205.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
49887 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49887

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49887. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Stephenson Acceptable
Stephenson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49821 Daggett (5 mi) 49848 Ingalls (6.2 mi) 49812 Carney (11.2 mi) 49893 Wallace (11.8 mi) 49858 Menominee (14.6 mi) 54177 Wausaukee (15.2 mi) 49896 Wilson (17.4 mi) 49874 Powers (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,758
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 205.91 sq mi
Water area 10.02 sq mi
Latitude 45.4457
Longitude -87.5764
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 906
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.2% 51.5% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 32.3% 33.5% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 12.1% 13.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.6% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,758
Population
13
People per sq mi
45.7
Median age
$53,929
Median household income
$28,319
Per capita income
$159,400
Median home value
$671
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
1,646
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
77
Under 5
74
63
5–9
60
64
10–14
62
100
15–19
97
64
20–24
62
144
25–34
139
180
35–44
174
158
45–54
152
71
55–59
69
101
60–64
97
227
65–74
219
95
75–84
91
60
85+
58
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1853519.4%
18 and over2,22380.6%
65 and over75027.2%
Median age45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%
Two or more races 3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Other race 2.1%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,57790.7%
Two or more races863%
Hispanic or Latino832.9%
Other race602.1%
Black or African American281%
Asian50.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.2% 51.5% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 32.3% 33.5% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 12.1% 13.3% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.6% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 10.8%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 20.2%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 15.5%
$100k–$150k 12.0%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k10.8%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k20.2%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k15.5%
$100k–$150k12.0%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$53,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%
$50k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 19.1%
$150k–$200k 18.4%
$200k–$300k 19.3%
$300k–$500k 13.8%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,400
Median rent / month$671
Owner occupied86.8%
Renter occupied13.2%
Vacant41.2%
Single-family detached86.4%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes9.4%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.57

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.5%
2000–20099.0%
1990–199914.7%
1980–198912.3%
1970–197917.7%
1960–19695.2%
1950–195911.7%
1940–19497.8%
1939 or earlier17.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.8%
1 bedroom8.9%
2 bedrooms30.6%
3 bedrooms38.4%
4 bedrooms14.4%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle31.7%
2 vehicles40.4%
3 or more25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.1%
Electricity6.3%
Propane / LP gas43.4%
Fuel oil2.1%
Wood15.9%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52149.6%
Cohabiting couple938.9%
Male householder, no spouse24423.2%
Female householder, no spouse19218.3%
Households with children under 1826425.1%
Households with seniors (65+)45843.6%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.2%21.9%
Married46.6%51.2%
Separated0.5%0.3%
Widowed2.3%17.3%
Divorced11.4%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 37.3%
Some college, no degree 22.4%
Associate's degree 17.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.4%
Bachelor's or higher17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool265.2%
Kindergarten316.2%
Elementary school22845.4%
High school15230.3%
College / grad school6512.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%
Education & healthcare 16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%
Agriculture & mining 8.5%
Retail trade 7.1%
Construction 6.2%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Professional & management 4.9%
Public administration 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.1%
Other services 2.7%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.4%
Service15.1%
Sales & office17.1%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.6%
Government9.9%
Self-employed12.1%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.8%
Carpool11.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.1%
Work from home7.6%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 17.9%
18 and over 8.4%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.3%
Retirement income30.9%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.4%
High blood pressure40.9%
High cholesterol40.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis37.2%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.6%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health17.3%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist67.7%
Cholesterol screening93.0%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2219.9%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 184.1%
18–64 years11.5%
65 and over29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.1%
Public insurance45.2%
No insurance6.4%
Uninsured under 195.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,60794.5%
Spanish893.4%
Other Indo-European80.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander813.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,64495.9%
Born in same state2,63595.5%
Born in different state1,17642.6%
Foreign born90.3%
Naturalized citizen1144.1%
Not a US citizen10188.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2147.8%
French2017.3%
Polish1475.3%
Arab1214.4%
German632.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch321.2%
English180.7%
Norwegian170.6%
Irish80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.1%
Internet access88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49887

What city is ZIP code 49887 in?

ZIP code 49887 is primarily assigned to Stephenson, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49887 in?

ZIP code 49887 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49887 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 49887 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49887 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 49887 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49887 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 49887 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49887 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 49887 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49887 in?

ZIP code 49887 observes the CST timezone.

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