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Quinnesec, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49876

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

1,240
138/sq mi
$39,853
Median income
$154,900
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quinnesec pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49876 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49876 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.0 square miles in Quinnesec, Dickinson County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,240 residents, producing a population density of 138 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 49876 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49876 sits at $39,853 (46% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,296. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $154,900 (29% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49876 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dickinson County, so you can benchmark 49876 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 →

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 49876, Quinnesec, 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

1,240

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

Menominee

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49876?

59.6

Median Age

59.7%

Male

40.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$39,853

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$28,296

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49876 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,853 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

637

Total Housing Units

552

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$154,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

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

+25.5%

YoY Change (2023)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49876 have increased 25.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +4.9% 144
2019 -1.3% 142
2020 +4.6% 149
2021 +25.5% 186
2023 — 180

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 49876, employing approximately 667 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,376,000.

21

Businesses

667

Employees

$57.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 33.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 14.3%

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 49876 vs 54151 →

ZIP 49876 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 49876 ranks #4 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 49876 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 49876 ranks #4 of 4 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
54151 Niagara, WI 3,556 5.4 mi
49802 Kingsford, MI 6,230 4.6 mi
49870 Norway, MI 3,329 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dickinson County

49801 standard
Iron Mountain, MI
Pop: 11,424
49802 standard
Kingsford, MI
Pop: 6,230
49870 standard
Norway, MI
Pop: 3,329
49892 standard
Vulcan, MI
Pop: 1,948
49831 standard
Felch, MI
Pop: 780
49815 standard
Channing, MI
Pop: 488

Related Areas

Dickinson County Quinnesec, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49876 in? ▼
ZIP code 49876 (Quinnesec) 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 49876? ▼
ZIP code 49876 in Quinnesec, MI has a population of 1,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49876? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49876 is $39,853, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49876? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49876 is $154,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49876? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49876 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49876? ▼
ZIP code 49876 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49876? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49876 increased by 25.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 49876? ▼
In ZIP code 49876, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 49876? ▼
In ZIP code 49876, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49876? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49876 is 26.7% 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 Quinnesec, 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.