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Mohawk, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49950

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

1,121
2/sq mi
$53,250
Median income
$235,000
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mohawk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49950 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49950 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan, home to just 1,121 residents across 467.1 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49950 reports a modest median household income of $53,250 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,469. Local economic indicators show a 18.5% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 49950's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 49950

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mohawk, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49950.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 49950, Mohawk, 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

1,121

Population

467.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49950?

62.4

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$53,250

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$50,469

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49950 ranks nationally

Mohawk, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,250 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,293

Total Housing Units

583

Occupied Units

710

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$235,000

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$720

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 22 business establishments in ZIP 49950, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,328,000.

22

Businesses

159

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 40.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 18.2%
Manufacturing 3 13.6%

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

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Related Areas

Keweenaw County Mohawk, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49950 in? ▼
ZIP code 49950 (Mohawk) is located in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Keweenaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keweenaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49950? ▼
ZIP code 49950 in Mohawk, MI has a population of 1,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49950? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49950 is $53,250, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49950? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49950 is $235,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49950? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49950 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49950? ▼
ZIP code 49950 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49950? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49950 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49950? ▼
In ZIP code 49950, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 49950? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49950 is 25.3 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 49950? ▼
In ZIP code 49950, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49950? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49950 is 18.5% 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.