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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 346 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 49901 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49901 sits at $47,639 (35% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,110. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (61% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Keweenaw County, so you can benchmark 49901 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 49901, Ahmeek, 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

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

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

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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

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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.

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