49892 ZIP Code — Vulcan, MI

Dickinson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49892 is located in Vulcan, Michigan, within Dickinson County. It covers approximately 154.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49892

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 $179,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,429. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 52% 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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49892 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,057

population

154.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49892 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49892

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49892. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vulcan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49852 Loretto (0.8 mi) 49870 Norway (5.4 mi) 49847 Hermansville (7.8 mi) 49876 Quinnesec (9 mi) 54151 Niagara (9.1 mi) 49802 Kingsford (12.4 mi) 49801 Iron Mountain (13 mi) 54156 Pembine (13.6 mi) 49831 Felch (15.2 mi) 49831 Felch (15.2 mi) 49873 Perronville (15.4 mi) 49874 Powers (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,057
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	154.36 sq mi
Water area	3.07 sq mi
Latitude	45.7899
Longitude	-87.8134
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	41.8%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,057

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$71,429

Median household income

$38,102

Per capita income

$179,000

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,290

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

111

60–64

212

65–74

180

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	22.4%
18 and over	1,597	77.6%
65 and over	601	29.2%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,983	95.2%
Two or more races	36	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Other race	10	0.5%
Black or African American	9	0.4%
Asian	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$71,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,000
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.9%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	42.8%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	556	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	156	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	124	14.4%
Households with children under 18	198	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	418	48.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	14.7%
Married	65.3%	70.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.1%
Widowed	3.4%	3.1%
Divorced	9.9%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.6%
Kindergarten	32	7.7%
Elementary school	179	43.3%
High school	131	31.7%
College / grad school	56	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Construction 8.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 15.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.2%
Retirement income	42.1%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,941	94.4%
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)	2,026	98.5%
Born in same state	2,024	98.4%
Born in different state	1,580	76.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.5%
Not a US citizen	28	90.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	206	10%
German	185	9%
French	175	8.5%
Arab	116	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	80	3.9%
English	78	3.8%
Dutch	24	1.2%
Irish	14	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49892

What city is ZIP code 49892 in?

ZIP code 49892 is primarily assigned to Vulcan, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49892 in?

ZIP code 49892 falls within Dickinson County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49892 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 49892 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49892 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49892 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49892 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 49892 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49892 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49892 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49892 in?

ZIP code 49892 observes the CST timezone.