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Ontonagon County
White Pine, MI
49971
49971 ZIP Code — White Pine, MI
Ontonagon County, Michigan
ZIP code 49971 is located in
White Pine ,
Michigan ,
within Ontonagon County .
It covers approximately 23.26 square miles and serves a population of
415 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49971
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $50,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $44,602. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 49971 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
415
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
23.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
46.7267
Longitude
-89.5465
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.3%
59.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
31.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
4.9%
9.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
0.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$44,602
Median household income
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 50 12.0% 18 and over 365 88.0% 65 and over 162 39.0% Median age 62.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 394 94.9% Two or more races 13 3.1% Asian 6 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.3%
59.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
31.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
4.9%
9.6%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
0.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 28.4% $50k–$75k 20.0% $75k–$100k 7.0% $100k–$150k 6.0% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $44,602
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $50,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.3% Renter occupied 4.7% Vacant 33.6% Single-family detached 95.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.5% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.3% 1980–1989 2.8% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 26.5% 1950–1959 47.2% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 1.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.3% 2 bedrooms 15.7% 3 bedrooms 65.7% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 48.8% 2 vehicles 36.7% 3 or more 14.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 83.7% Propane / LP gas 10.2% Wood 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 91 42.3% Cohabiting couple 13 6.0% Male householder, no spouse 71 33.0% Female householder, no spouse 40 18.6% Households with children under 18 23 10.7% Households with seniors (65+) 110 51.2% Average household size 1.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.8% 23.7% Married 47.2% 52.5% Separated 3.6% 0.0% Widowed 8.6% 20.3% Divorced 17.8% 3.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.0% Bachelor's or higher 11.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 11 34.4% High school 11 34.4% College / grad school 10 31.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
16.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.3%
Education & healthcare
9.3%
Public administration
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.1% Service 21.2% Sales & office 29.7% Natural resources & construction 10.2% Production & transportation 11.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.6% Government 28.0% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.2% Carpool 7.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 8.6% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 28.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
78.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.9% Retirement income 65.1% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 43.4% High cholesterol 43.0% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 39.5% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 9.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 8.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.5% Visited dentist 69.5% Cholesterol screening 94.6% Teeth loss 12.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 72 19.7%
Disability % Any disability 21.9% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 16.7% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.1% Public insurance 65.5% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 3.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 387 93.3% 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) 396 95.4% Born in same state 396 95.4% Born in different state 278 67.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 4.6% Not a US citizen 14 73.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 59 14.2% French 58 14% Arab 36 8.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 21 5.1% German 19 4.6% Dutch 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.8% Internet access 87.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49971
What city is ZIP code 49971 in?
ZIP code 49971 is primarily assigned to White Pine, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49971 in?
ZIP code 49971 falls within Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49971 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 49971 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 49971 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 49971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 49971 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 49971 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49971?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 49971 in?
ZIP code 49971 observes the EST timezone.
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