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Newberry, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49868

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

5,409
3/sq mi
$55,074
Median income
$94,500
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1803.0 square miles in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,409 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49868 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49868 sits at $55,074 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,514. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $94,500 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $663 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49868 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 49868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49868.

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 49868, Newberry, 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

5,409

Population

1803.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49868?

42.8

Median Age

60.9%

Male

39.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 10.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$55,074

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$25,514

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

15.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49868 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,074 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,782

Total Housing Units

1,777

Occupied Units

1,005

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$94,500

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1974

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

+29.6%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49868 have increased 29.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.7% 104
2020 +4.3% 108
2021 +6.8% 115
2022 +29.6% 149
2024 — 174

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 138 business establishments in ZIP 49868, employing approximately 1,343 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,816,000.

138

Businesses

1,343

Employees

$62.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 21.0%
Accommodation and food services 18 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 16 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 7.3%
Construction 10 7.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.9%
Information 3 2.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49868 in? ▼
ZIP code 49868 (Newberry) is located in Luce County, Michigan. Luce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/luce-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49868? ▼
ZIP code 49868 in Newberry, MI has a population of 5,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49868? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49868 is $55,074, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49868? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49868 is $94,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49868? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49868 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49868? ▼
ZIP code 49868 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 1,343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49868? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49868 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (18), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49868? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49868 increased by 29.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 49868? ▼
In ZIP code 49868, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 49868? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49868 is 15.5 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 49868? ▼
In ZIP code 49868, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49868? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49868 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Newberry, MI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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