ZIP Code 49879

ZIP code 49879 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 370.7 square miles in Republic, Marquette County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,038 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 49879 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49879 sits at $49,471 (33% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,170. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $97,500 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,049 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49879 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49879 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 →