49968 ZIP Code — Wakefield, MI

Gogebic County, Michigan

ZIP code 49968 is located in Wakefield, Michigan, within Gogebic County. It covers approximately 265.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49968

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($44,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 28 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,124

population

265.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wakefield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49911 Bessemer (8.3 mi) 49910 Bergland (13 mi) 49938 Ironwood (14.8 mi) 49947 Marenisco (16 mi) 54534 Hurley (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,124
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	265.38 sq mi
Water area	2.04 sq mi
Latitude	46.5147
Longitude	-89.8945
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	63.7%	60.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	23.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,124

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$44,083

Median household income

$34,142

Per capita income

$70,900

Median home value

$594

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,255

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

134

130

35–44

104

147

45–54

117

126

55–59

101

60–64

146

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	18.6%
18 and over	1,728	81.4%
65 and over	444	20.9%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 4.4%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,001	94.1%
Two or more races	93	4.4%
Asian	14	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	60.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	23.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	12.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$44,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,900
Median rent / month	$594
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	14.6%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.2%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Fuel oil	5.4%
Wood	7.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	376	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	91	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	297	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	185	19.5%
Households with children under 18	196	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	296	31.2%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	27.7%
Married	44.6%	44.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%
Widowed	3.5%	13.9%
Divorced	17.6%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.9%
Kindergarten	14	5.0%
Elementary school	129	45.7%
High school	88	31.2%
College / grad school	40	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 14.9%

Construction 14.3%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Professional & management 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 29.3%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,964	92.5%
Spanish	25	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,107	99.2%
Born in same state	2,107	99.2%
Born in different state	1,479	69.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	322	15.2%
French	122	5.7%
Italian	116	5.5%
Polish	64	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	1.3%
English	24	1.1%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49968

What city is ZIP code 49968 in?

ZIP code 49968 is primarily assigned to Wakefield, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49968 in?

ZIP code 49968 falls within Gogebic County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49968 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49968 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49968 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 49968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49968?

19% of residents in ZIP code 49968 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49968 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49968 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49968 in?

ZIP code 49968 observes the CST timezone.