49893 ZIP Code — Wallace, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49893 is located in Wallace, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 74.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49893

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 $169,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,778. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 49893 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,361

population

74.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49893 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49893

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49893. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49858 Menominee (3 mi) 49848 Ingalls (7.1 mi) 49887 Stephenson (11.8 mi) 54159 Porterfield (12.9 mi) 54143 Marinette (13.3 mi) 49821 Daggett (16.6 mi) 54177 Wausaukee (16.9 mi) 54212 Fish Creek (18.6 mi) 54157 Peshtigo (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,361
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	74.48 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	45.2745
Longitude	-87.5860
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	40.7%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,361

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$62,778

Median household income

$36,491

Per capita income

$169,400

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

776

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

107

60–64

156

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	14.1%
18 and over	1,169	85.9%
65 and over	336	24.7%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,328	97%
Two or more races	26	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Asian	6	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$62,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,400
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	47.4%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	64.1%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	14.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	128	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	116	18.8%
Households with children under 18	95	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	39.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	11.5%
Married	59.2%	70.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	10.9%
Divorced	14.0%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	10.9%
Kindergarten	13	5.9%
Elementary school	88	40.0%
High school	20	9.1%
College / grad school	75	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.8%

Retail trade 13.7%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Public administration 8.7%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,298	95.4%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,350	99.2%
Born in same state	1,350	99.2%
Born in different state	579	42.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.8%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	140	10.3%
Polish	92	6.8%
French	53	3.9%
Arab	53	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	3.2%
Irish	30	2.2%
German	26	1.9%
Dutch	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49893

What city is ZIP code 49893 in?

ZIP code 49893 is primarily assigned to Wallace, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49893 in?

ZIP code 49893 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49893 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49893 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49893 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 49893 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49893?

The median home value in ZIP code 49893 is $169,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 49893?

ZIP code 49893 has an estimated population of 1,361 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49893 in?

ZIP code 49893 observes the CST timezone.