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ZIP Code 49819 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2016–2020 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Map, Quick Facts & Location

Quick Facts

Population
2,481
Median Income
$74,438
-1% vs US avg
Home Value
$224,300
-36% vs US avg
Median Rent
$546
-53% vs US avg
Median Age
60.4 yrs
+55% vs US avg
City
N/A
County
N/A
Timezone
N/A
Top Ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish
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Location
Coordinates
46.1089, -87.4563
Elevation
1,116 ft
Land Area
13.0 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
2,481
Density
N/A
Median income
$74,438
-1% vs US avg
Home value
$224,300
-36% vs US avg
Median rent
$546
-53% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 49819

RetirementRetirement-oriented community
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What to know about ZIP 49819

ZIP code 49819 covers ZIP 49819 with a population of about 2,481.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 60.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the MARQUETTE media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

ZIP 49819 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (38.4%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in ZIP 49819

Median household income in ZIP 49819 is about $74,438 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.7%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 28.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Manufacturing; about 3.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 49819

Median home value is about $224,300 — about 36% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $546 (about 53% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 98.2% (about 32.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 49819, a household would need roughly $62,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,441. That sits below the local median household income ($74,438), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for ZIP 49819 show little to no average snow and around 32.7 inches of annual precipitation.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport MQT (17.0 miles (27.4 km)) · Bay de Noc Community College (29.3 miles (47.1 km)) · Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (62.8 miles (101.1 km)) · VA: Escanaba Vet Center (30.4 miles (48.9 km))

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