Vulcan, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49892
Dickinson County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,948
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,926
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vulcan pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49892 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49892 (Vulcan, MI) fell -4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 49892 covers 423.5 square miles in Vulcan, Dickinson County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,948 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Menominee time zone.
ZIP 49892 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,926 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,321. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $198,900 (9% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $853; 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dickinson County, so 49892 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 49892
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vulcan, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49892.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 49892, Vulcan, 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
1,948
Population
423.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Menominee
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49892?
52.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$74,926
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$41,321
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49892 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Vulcan, 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)
$74,926 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,361housing units
1,361
Total Housing Units
893
Occupied Units
468
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 49892, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,345,000.
27
Businesses
78
Employees
$3.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 29.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 49892 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49870
Norway (49870)
3,329 residents
- 49892
Vulcan (49892)
1,948 residents
- 49852 120
Loretto (49852)
120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49892 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49892 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49852
Loretto (49852)
$83,438 median income
- 49870
Norway (49870)
$75,179 median income
- 49892
Vulcan (49892)
$74,926 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49892 ranks #3 of 3 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 49892, 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 (1,948 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 49892 in?
ZIP code 49892 (Vulcan) 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 49892?
ZIP code 49892 in Vulcan, MI has a population of 1,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49892?
The median household income in ZIP 49892 is $74,926, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49892?
The median home value in ZIP 49892 is $198,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49892?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49892 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49892?
ZIP code 49892 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49892?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49892 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49892?
In ZIP code 49892, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 49892?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49892 is 24.5 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 49892?
In ZIP code 49892, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49892?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49892 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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