49894 ZIP Code — Wells, MI

Delta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49894 is located in Wells, Michigan, within Delta County. It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of 912 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49894

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,200.

Median household income is $58,924. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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 49894 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

912
population
0.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49894 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49894

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City Status
Wells Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49829 Escanaba (5.4 mi) 49837 Gladstone (6.9 mi) 49818 Cornell (12.1 mi) 49878 Rapid River (16.4 mi) 49807 Bark River (17.2 mi) 49896 Wilson (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 912
Population density 1,249 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 0.73 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 45.7836
Longitude -87.0699
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 46.3% 52.5% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 28.2% 30.7% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 25.4% 14.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

912
Population
1,249
People per sq mi
57.3
Median age
$58,924
Median household income
$37,267
Per capita income
$112,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
1.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
361
Housing units
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
43
13
5–9
16
12
10–14
16
76
25–34
98
26
35–44
34
28
45–54
36
53
55–59
67
22
60–64
28
51
65–74
66
71
75–84
91
14
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813314.6%
18 and over77985.4%
65 and over31134.1%
Median age57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White912100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.3% 52.5% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 28.2% 30.7% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 25.4% 14.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 19.4%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 27.7%
$75k–$100k 2.8%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 17.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k19.4%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k27.7%
$75k–$100k2.8%
$100k–$150k13.3%
$150k–$200k17.7%
Median income$58,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%
$50k–$100k 31.6%
$100k–$150k 34.1%
$150k–$200k 28.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19893.9%
1970–197924.4%
1960–196930.2%
1950–195920.5%
1940–194917.5%
1939 or earlier3.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms17.7%
3 bedrooms65.4%
4 bedrooms13.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle20.8%
2 vehicles49.9%
3 or more29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28077.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse8122.4%
Households with children under 185114.1%
Households with seniors (65+)19754.6%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married7.4%22.1%
Married92.6%60.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%10.1%
Divorced0.0%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 49.2%
Some college, no degree 8.1%
Associate's degree 30.3%
Bachelor's degree 4.6%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school57100.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.1%
Education & healthcare 29.0%
Other services 10.2%
Finance & real estate 7.9%
Retail trade 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.7%
Service14.5%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation46.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government19.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)7.3

Poverty

All people 1.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security67.0%
Retirement income43.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.6%
High blood pressure41.2%
High cholesterol40.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Heart disease10.1%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis37.6%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking16.3%
No physical activity25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.5%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health14.3%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.0%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening92.5%
Teeth loss16.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans678.6%
Disability%
Any disability7.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.8%
65 and over11.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.7%
Public insurance64.0%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only83691.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)912100.0%
Born in same state912100.0%
Born in different state80688.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian626.8%
French343.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch182%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.6%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49894

What city is ZIP code 49894 in?

ZIP code 49894 is primarily assigned to Wells, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49894 in?

ZIP code 49894 falls within Delta County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49894 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 49894 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49894 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 49894 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 49894?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49894?

The median home value in ZIP code 49894 is $112,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49894 in?

ZIP code 49894 observes the EST timezone.

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