49896 ZIP Code — Wilson, MI

Menominee County, Michigan

ZIP code 49896 is located in Wilson, Michigan, within Menominee County. It covers approximately 60.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,702 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49896

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,406. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49896 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,702

population

60.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49896 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49896

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49896. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49886 Spalding (6.7 mi) 49812 Carney (6.9 mi) 49874 Powers (6.9 mi) 49807 Bark River (10.1 mi) 49829 Escanaba (12.6 mi) 49821 Daggett (14.5 mi) 49847 Hermansville (14.9 mi) 49873 Perronville (15.5 mi) 49887 Stephenson (17.4 mi) 49894 Wells (17.6 mi) 49818 Cornell (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,702
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	60.84 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	45.6597
Longitude	-87.3876
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	42.0%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,702

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$61,406

Median household income

$28,239

Per capita income

$155,700

Median home value

$399

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	423	24.9%
18 and over	1,279	75.1%
65 and over	312	18.3%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 25.9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Asian 1.9%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,151	67.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	441	25.9%
Two or more races	55	3.2%
Asian	33	1.9%
Black or African American	22	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	51.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	13.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$61,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,700
Median rent / month	$399
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	42.8%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	82	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	97	17.2%
Households with children under 18	189	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	32.7%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	25.1%
Married	61.4%	58.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%
Widowed	0.9%	6.5%
Divorced	6.2%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	8.0%
Kindergarten	11	2.8%
Elementary school	164	42.4%
High school	123	31.8%
College / grad school	58	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Construction 13.5%

Retail trade 6.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,547	90.9%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,682	98.8%
Born in same state	1,675	98.4%
Born in different state	1,371	80.6%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.2%
Not a US citizen	13	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	126	7.4%
Italian	114	6.7%
French	64	3.8%
English	39	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	2.1%
Polish	34	2%
Dutch	14	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49896

What city is ZIP code 49896 in?

ZIP code 49896 is primarily assigned to Wilson, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49896 in?

ZIP code 49896 falls within Menominee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49896 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49896 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49896?

The median home value in ZIP code 49896 is $155,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 49896?

ZIP code 49896 has an estimated population of 1,702 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49896?

The median household income in ZIP code 49896 is $61,406, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49896 in?

ZIP code 49896 observes the CST timezone.