Stephenson, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49887
Menominee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,474
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stephenson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49887 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49887 covers 562.3 square miles in Stephenson, Menominee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,474 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Menominee time zone.
ZIP 49887 reports a modest median household income of $58,375 (20% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,578. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,600 (29% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $696; owner occupancy is 85.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Menominee County, so 49887 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49887
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stephenson, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49887.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49887, Stephenson, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,474
Population
562.3
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Menominee
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49887?
46.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$58,375
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,578
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49887 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Stephenson, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,375 26th percentile higher than 26% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,780housing units
1,780
Total Housing Units
1,095
Occupied Units
685
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$696
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 49887, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,507,000.
53
Businesses
367
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
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 49887 vs 49848 →
ZIP 49887 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49887
Stephenson (49887)
2,474 residents
- 49893
Wallace (49893)
1,784 residents
- 49821
Daggett (49821)
1,354 residents
- 49848 128
Ingalls (49848)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49887 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49887 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49893
Wallace (49893)
$63,125 median income
- 49821
Daggett (49821)
$58,750 median income
- 49887
Stephenson (49887)
$58,375 median income
- 49848
Ingalls (49848)
$38,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49887 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49887, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,474 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49887 in?
ZIP code 49887 (Stephenson) 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 49887?
ZIP code 49887 in Stephenson, MI has a population of 2,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49887?
The median household income in ZIP 49887 is $58,375, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49887?
The median home value in ZIP 49887 is $156,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49887?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49887 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49887?
ZIP code 49887 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49887?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49887 are: Health care and social assistance (9), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49887?
In ZIP code 49887, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 49887?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49887 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49887?
In ZIP code 49887, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49887?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49887 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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