ZIP Code 49950

ZIP code 49950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 467.1 square miles in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,121 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 49950 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49950 sits at $53,250 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,469. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $235,000 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $720 per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49950 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 →