Dollar Bay, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49922
Houghton County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,043
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dollar Bay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49922 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49922 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dollar Bay, Houghton County, Michigan, home to just 1,043 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49922 reports a modest median household income of $55,313 (25% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,114. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,000 (45% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 87.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houghton County, so 49922 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 49922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dollar Bay, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49922.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 49922, Dollar Bay, 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
1,043
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49922?
32.0
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$55,313
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$36,114
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49922 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Dollar Bay, 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)
$55,313 20th percentile higher than 20% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
397housing units
397
Total Housing Units
313
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,000
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1959
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 49922, employing approximately 185 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,231,000.
27
Businesses
185
Employees
$9.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49922 vs 49921 →
ZIP 49922 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49931
Houghton (49931)
9,630 residents
- 49913
Calumet (49913)
7,248 residents
- 49930
Hancock (49930)
6,987 residents
- 49916 2,765
Chassell (49916)
2,765 residents
- 49922 1,043
Dollar Bay (49922)
1,043 residents
- 49934 900
Hubbell (49934)
900 residents
- 49921 360
Dodgeville (49921)
360 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49922 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49922 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49916
Chassell (49916)
$74,625 median income
- 49930
Hancock (49930)
$72,314 median income
- 49922
Dollar Bay (49922)
$55,313 median income
- 49913
Calumet (49913)
$53,571 median income
- 49931
Houghton (49931)
$50,408 median income
- 49934
Hubbell (49934)
$47,386 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49922 ranks #3 of 6 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 49922, 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 (1,043 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 49922 in?
ZIP code 49922 (Dollar Bay) 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 49922?
ZIP code 49922 in Dollar Bay, MI has a population of 1,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49922?
The median household income in ZIP 49922 is $55,313, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49922?
The median home value in ZIP 49922 is $121,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49922 is White at 97.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49922?
ZIP code 49922 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49922 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49922?
In ZIP code 49922, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 49922?
In ZIP code 49922, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49922 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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