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ZIP 49879 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49879

49879 has a population of 1,105 with a median age of 60.0 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.2%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.2%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.2%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
31.6%+94% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.5%-42% vs US avg
x
High school
40.8%+56% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
64.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.3%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.6%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.2%+1110% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FinnishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 49879

Poverty Rate
13.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.6%+99% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.2%+1110% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,105
Median age60.0
Poverty rate13.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born0.0%