PlainZIP

Ahmeek, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49901

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

346
56/sq mi
$47,639
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ahmeek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49901 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan, home to just 346 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49901 reports a modest median household income of $47,639 (35% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,110. Poverty here runs at 17.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $85,000 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 91.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. To put 49901 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Keweenaw County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 49901, Ahmeek, 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

346

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49901?

45.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,639

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$33,110

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49901 ranks nationally

Ahmeek, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,639 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

1.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 49901, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,519,000.

6

Businesses

53

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 49901 vs 49942 →

ZIP 49901 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 49901 ranks #5 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 49901 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 49901 ranks #6 of 8 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
49942 Kearsarge, MI 156 2.4 mi
49917 Copper City, MI 205 2.5 mi
49805 Allouez, MI 336 3.5 mi
49913 Calumet, MI 7,248 5.3 mi
49934 Hubbell, MI 900 9.7 mi
49945 Lake Linden, MI 2,621 9.9 mi
49930 Hancock, MI 6,987 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Keweenaw County

49950 standard
Mohawk, MI
Pop: 1,121
49805 standard
Allouez, MI
Pop: 336
49918 standard
Copper Harbor, MI
Pop: 120

Related Areas

Keweenaw County Ahmeek, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49901 in? ▼
ZIP code 49901 (Ahmeek) is located in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Keweenaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keweenaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49901? ▼
ZIP code 49901 in Ahmeek, MI has a population of 346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49901 is $47,639, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49901 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49901 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49901? ▼
ZIP code 49901 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49901? ▼
In ZIP code 49901, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 49901? ▼
In ZIP code 49901, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49901 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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