Ewen, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49925

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

494
2/sq mi
$56,250
Median income
$113,400
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49925 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49925 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 329.3 square miles in Ewen, Ontonagon County, Michigan. The area is home to 494 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 49925 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49925 sits at $56,250 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,218. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $113,400 (48% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49925 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49925 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 49925, Ewen, 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

494

Population

329.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49925?

59.9

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
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 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$31,218

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49925 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

509

Total Housing Units

293

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$113,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 49925, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,478,000.

16

Businesses

96

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49925 in?
ZIP code 49925 (Ewen) is located in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Ontonagon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ontonagon-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49925?
ZIP code 49925 in Ewen, MI has a population of 494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49925?
The median household income in ZIP 49925 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49925?
The median home value in ZIP 49925 is $113,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49925?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49925 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49925?
ZIP code 49925 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49925?
In ZIP code 49925, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49925?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49925 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49925?
In ZIP code 49925, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49925?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49925 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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