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Norway, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49870

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

3,329
23/sq mi
$75,179
Median income
$121,100
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norway pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.3 square miles in Norway, Dickinson County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,329 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 49870 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49870 sits at $75,179 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,965. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $121,100 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $870 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dickinson County, so you can benchmark 49870 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 49870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49870.

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 49870, Norway, 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

3,329

Population

142.3

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Menominee

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49870?

43.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$75,179

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$34,965

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49870 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,179 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,601

Total Housing Units

1,489

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$121,100

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$870

Median Rent

1962

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49870 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 168
2021 +3.8% 174
2022 +16.7% 203
2023 +8.6% 221
2024 +9.7% 242

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 92 business establishments in ZIP 49870, employing approximately 470 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,746,000.

92

Businesses

470

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.3%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.3%

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 49870 vs 49876 →

ZIP 49870 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 49870 ranks #3 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 49870 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 49870 ranks #2 of 7 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
49876 Quinnesec, MI 1,240 5.8 mi
49852 Loretto, MI 120 7.2 mi
49801 Iron Mountain, MI 11,424 7.8 mi
49892 Vulcan, MI 1,948 7.9 mi
49834 Foster City, MI 284 8.8 mi
54151 Niagara, WI 3,556 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dickinson County

49801 standard
Iron Mountain, MI
Pop: 11,424
49802 standard
Kingsford, MI
Pop: 6,230
49892 standard
Vulcan, MI
Pop: 1,948
49876 standard
Quinnesec, MI
Pop: 1,240
49831 standard
Felch, MI
Pop: 780
49815 standard
Channing, MI
Pop: 488

Related Areas

Dickinson County Norway, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49870 in? ▼
ZIP code 49870 (Norway) is located in Dickinson County, Michigan. Dickinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickinson-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49870? ▼
ZIP code 49870 in Norway, MI has a population of 3,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49870 is $75,179, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49870 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49870 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49870? ▼
ZIP code 49870 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49870? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49870 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49870? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49870 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 49870? ▼
In ZIP code 49870, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49870? ▼
In ZIP code 49870, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49870 is 11.8% 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 Norway, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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.

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