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ZIP Code 49858

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

12,088
54/sq mi
$53,186
Median income
$134,400
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Menominee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49858 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.2 square miles in Menominee, Menominee County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,088 residents, producing a population density of 54 people per square mile, and falls within the Menominee time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49858 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49858 sits at $53,186 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,455. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $134,400 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $728 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Menominee County, so you can benchmark 49858 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49858

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49858.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49858, Menominee, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,088

Population

222.2

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Menominee

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49858?

49.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$53,186

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$35,455

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49858 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,186 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,539

Total Housing Units

5,658

Occupied Units

881

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$134,400

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$728

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49858 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 145
2021 +12.5% 163
2022 +8.3% 177
2023 +21.2% 214
2024 +2.8% 220

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 253 business establishments in ZIP 49858, employing approximately 4,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $182,278,000.

253

Businesses

4,106

Employees

$182.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 29 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.1%
Manufacturing 24 9.5%
Finance and insurance 21 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 20 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 6.7%
Construction 14 5.5%
Wholesale trade 12 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Utilities 4 1.6%
Information 3 1.2%

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 49858 vs 49893 →

ZIP 49858 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 49858 ranks #2 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 49858 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 49858 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
49893 Wallace, MI 1,784 5.4 mi
54143 Marinette, WI 15,225 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49858 in?
ZIP code 49858 (Menominee) 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 49858?
ZIP code 49858 in Menominee, MI has a population of 12,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49858?
The median household income in ZIP 49858 is $53,186, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49858?
The median home value in ZIP 49858 is $134,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49858 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49858?
ZIP code 49858 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 4,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49858?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49858 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (29), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49858?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49858 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 49858?
In ZIP code 49858, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 49858?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49858 is 17.4 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 49858?
In ZIP code 49858, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49858 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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