PlainZIP

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
$60,568
Median income
$166,800
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gwinn pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,811. Local economic indicators show a 11.9% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $166,800 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $767 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49841, plus 6 more within Marquette County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 49841?

44.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$29,811

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49841 ranks nationally

Gwinn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,568 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,917

Total Housing Units

3,039

Occupied Units

878

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$166,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49841 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49841 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 49841 ranks #3 of 3 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
49833 Little Lake, MI 266 6.9 mi
49871 Palmer, MI 510 10.9 mi

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Pop: 33,561
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Pop: 12,242
49866 standard
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Pop: 8,034
49885 standard
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Pop: 1,897
49814 standard
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Pop: 1,429
49879 standard
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Pop: 1,038

Related Areas

Marquette County Gwinn, MI Michigan

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.

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