PlainZIP

Dodgeville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49921

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

360
339/sq mi
$211,500
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dodgeville pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
339
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49921 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49921 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dodgeville, Houghton County, Michigan, home to just 360 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 49921, but per-capita income is $28,178. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.8%. Median home value sits at $211,500 (4% below the state average), median rent at $763 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.8, and the average commute is -. To put 49921 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Houghton 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 49921, Dodgeville, 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

360

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49921?

21.8

Median Age

64.0%

Male

36.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
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?

$28,178

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

125

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$211,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1968

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 49921, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $907,000.

6

Businesses

36

Employees

$907K

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 49921 vs 49931 →

ZIP 49921 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 49921 ranks #9 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 Code City Population Distance
49931 Houghton, MI 9,630 2.8 mi
49922 Dollar Bay, MI 1,043 4.6 mi
49930 Hancock, MI 6,987 5.2 mi
49963 South Range, MI 1,024 4.7 mi
49916 Chassell, MI 2,765 7.8 mi
49905 Atlantic Mine, MI 2,005 6.7 mi
49955 Painesdale, MI 371 8.5 mi
49934 Hubbell, MI 900 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houghton County

49931 standard
Houghton, MI
Pop: 9,630
49913 standard
Calumet, MI
Pop: 7,248
49930 standard
Hancock, MI
Pop: 6,987
49916 standard
Chassell, MI
Pop: 2,765
49945 standard
Lake Linden, MI
Pop: 2,621
49905 standard
Atlantic Mine, MI
Pop: 2,005

Related Areas

Houghton County Dodgeville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49921 in? ▼
ZIP code 49921 (Dodgeville) is located in Houghton County, Michigan. Houghton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houghton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49921? ▼
ZIP code 49921 in Dodgeville, MI has a population of 360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49921? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49921 is $211,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49921? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49921 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49921? ▼
ZIP code 49921 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49921? ▼
In ZIP code 49921, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 49921? ▼
In ZIP code 49921, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49921? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49921 is 15.3% 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.