Gwinn, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49841
Marquette County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,016
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,568
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gwinn pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49841 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 49841 (Gwinn, MI) rose +17.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.5 in 2023 to 274.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gwinn, Marquette County, Michigan, home to 7,016 residents across 497.6 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49841 reports a modest median household income of $60,568 (17% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,811. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,800 (24% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $767; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marquette County, so 49841 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 49841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gwinn, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 49841, Gwinn, 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
7,016
Population
497.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49841?
44.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$60,568
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,811
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49841 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Gwinn, 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)
$60,568 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
3,917housing units
3,917
Total Housing Units
3,039
Occupied Units
878
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$767
Median Rent
1970
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
+17.1%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49841 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 186 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 222 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 235 |
| 2024 | +17.1% | 275 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 49841, employing approximately 1,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,485,000.
108
Businesses
1,429
Employees
$78.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 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 49841 vs 49833 →
ZIP 49841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49841
Gwinn (49841)
7,016 residents
- 49871 510
Palmer (49871)
510 residents
- 49833 266
Little Lake (49833)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49841 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49833
Little Lake (49833)
$73,571 median income
- 49871
Palmer (49871)
$63,125 median income
- 49841
Gwinn (49841)
$60,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49841 ranks #3 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 49841, 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 (7,016 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 49841 in?
ZIP code 49841 (Gwinn) is located in Marquette County, Michigan. Marquette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marquette-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49841?
ZIP code 49841 in Gwinn, MI has a population of 7,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49841?
The median household income in ZIP 49841 is $60,568, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49841?
The median home value in ZIP 49841 is $166,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49841 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49841?
ZIP code 49841 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49841 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49841?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49841 increased by 17.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 49841?
In ZIP code 49841, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 49841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49841 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49841?
In ZIP code 49841, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49841 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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