PlainZIP

Carney, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49812

Menominee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

925
5/sq mi
$51,250
Median income
$166,200
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carney pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49812 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49812 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carney, Menominee County, Michigan, home to just 925 residents across 185.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Menominee time zone.

ZIP 49812 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,752. Local economic indicators show a 19.7% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $166,200 (24% below the state average), median rent at $900 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 49812 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Menominee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 49812, Carney, 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

925

Population

185.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Menominee

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49812?

50.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$30,752

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49812 ranks nationally

Carney, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

519

Total Housing Units

356

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$166,200

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 49812, employing approximately 215 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,664,000.

14

Businesses

215

Employees

$10.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 21.4%

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 49812 vs 49863 →

ZIP 49812 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49812 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49812 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49863 Nadeau, MI 130 2.9 mi
49874 Powers, MI 1,126 7.5 mi
49886 Spalding, MI 435 10.2 mi
49896 Wilson, MI 1,749 7.7 mi
49821 Daggett, MI 1,354 7.8 mi
49847 Hermansville, MI 998 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Menominee County

49858 standard
Menominee, MI
Pop: 12,088
49887 standard
Stephenson, MI
Pop: 2,474
49893 standard
Wallace, MI
Pop: 1,784
49896 standard
Wilson, MI
Pop: 1,749
49821 standard
Daggett, MI
Pop: 1,354
49874 standard
Powers, MI
Pop: 1,126

Related Areas

Menominee County Carney, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49812 in? ▼
ZIP code 49812 (Carney) is located in Menominee County, Michigan. Menominee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menominee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49812? ▼
ZIP code 49812 in Carney, MI has a population of 925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49812? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49812 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49812? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49812 is $166,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49812? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49812 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49812? ▼
ZIP code 49812 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49812? ▼
In ZIP code 49812, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49812? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49812 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49812? ▼
In ZIP code 49812, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49812? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49812 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.