Kingsford, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49802
Dickinson County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,230
- 304/sq mi High-density area
- $62,209
- Median income Near-median income area
- $126,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kingsford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 304
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49802 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49802 (Kingsford, MI) rose +21.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.8 in 2023 to 248.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49802 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingsford, Dickinson County, Michigan, home to 6,230 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the Menominee time zone.
ZIP 49802 reports a modest median household income of $62,209 (15% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,594. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,500 (42% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dickinson County, so 49802 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingsford, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49802.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49802, Kingsford, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,230
Population
20.5
Area (sq mi)
304
People / sq mi
Menominee
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49802?
41.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,209
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$33,594
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49802 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Kingsford, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,209 35th percentile higher than 35% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,801housing units
2,801
Total Housing Units
2,678
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$917
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+21.9%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49802 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.3% | 139 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 163 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 197 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 204 |
| 2024 | +21.9% | 248 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 49802, employing approximately 1,855 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,966,000.
144
Businesses
1,855
Employees
$82.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49802 vs 49876 →
ZIP 49802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49802
Kingsford (49802)
6,230 residents
- 54151
Niagara (54151)
3,556 residents
- 49876 1,240
Quinnesec (49876)
1,240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49802 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54151
Niagara (54151)
$69,511 median income
- 49802
Kingsford (49802)
$62,209 median income
- 49876
Quinnesec (49876)
$39,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49802 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49802, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,230 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49802 in?
ZIP code 49802 (Kingsford) is located in Dickinson County, Michigan. Dickinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickinson-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49802?
ZIP code 49802 in Kingsford, MI has a population of 6,230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49802?
The median household income in ZIP 49802 is $62,209, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49802?
The median home value in ZIP 49802 is $126,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49802 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49802?
ZIP code 49802 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,855 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49802 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Retail trade (16), Manufacturing (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49802 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49802?
In ZIP code 49802, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49802?
In ZIP code 49802, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49802 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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