Marquette, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49855
Marquette County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,561
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marquette pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49855 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 49855 (Marquette, MI) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.3 in 2023 to 300.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 49855 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan, with 33,561 residents across 520.3 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49855 reports a modest median household income of $62,083 (15% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,434. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $263,300 (20% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 58.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marquette County, so 49855 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 49855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marquette, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49855.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
175 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Construction
Construction
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 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 49855, Marquette, 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
33,561
Population
520.3
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49855?
35.7
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$62,083
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,434
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49855 ranks nationally
Marquette, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,083 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,050housing units
16,050
Total Housing Units
14,616
Occupied Units
1,434
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,300
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1973
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 49855 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 193 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 215 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 258 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 275 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 300 |
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 1,047 business establishments in ZIP 49855, employing approximately 14,384 people with a combined annual payroll of $640,541,000.
1,047
Businesses
14,384
Employees
$640.5M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 167 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 113 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 106 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.2% |
| Information | 20 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 49855 vs 49866 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49866 | Negaunee, MI | 8,034 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49855, 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 (33,561 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 49855 in?
ZIP code 49855 (Marquette) 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 49855?
ZIP code 49855 in Marquette, MI has a population of 33,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49855?
The median household income in ZIP 49855 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49855?
The median home value in ZIP 49855 is $263,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49855 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49855?
ZIP code 49855 has 1,047 business establishments employing approximately 14,384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49855 are: Health care and social assistance (175), Retail trade (167), Accommodation and food services (113). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49855?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49855 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 49855?
In ZIP code 49855, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 49855?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49855 is 14.5 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 49855?
In ZIP code 49855, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49855 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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