PlainZIP

Covington, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49919

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

242
1/sq mi
$49,423
Median income
$132,500
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49919 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49919 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Covington, Baraga County, Michigan, home to just 242 residents across 302.5 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49919 reports a modest median household income of $49,423 (33% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,318. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Housing costs here run $132,500 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 93.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Baraga County, so you can benchmark 49919 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 49919, Covington, 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

242

Population

302.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 49919?

64.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$49,423

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$30,318

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49919 ranks nationally

Covington, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,423 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

199

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.3%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 49919, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$104K

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 49919 vs 49970 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49970 Watton, MI 243 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baraga County

49946 standard
Lanse, MI
Pop: 4,040
49908 standard
Baraga, MI
Pop: 3,292
49962 standard
Skanee, MI
Pop: 260
49970 standard
Watton, MI
Pop: 243

Related Areas

Baraga County Covington, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49919 in? ▼
ZIP code 49919 (Covington) is located in Baraga County, Michigan. Baraga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baraga-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49919? ▼
ZIP code 49919 in Covington, MI has a population of 242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49919? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49919 is $49,423, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49919? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49919 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49919? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49919 is White at 96.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49919? ▼
ZIP code 49919 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49919? ▼
In ZIP code 49919, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 49919? ▼
In ZIP code 49919, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49919? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49919 is 6.7% 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.