Pelkie, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49958
Houghton County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,270
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,893
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pelkie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49958 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49958 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelkie, Houghton County, Michigan, home to just 1,270 residents across 317.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49958 reports a modest median household income of $40,893 (44% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,584. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,300 (25% below the average Michigan ZIP); owner occupancy is 94.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houghton County, so 49958 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 →
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 49958, Pelkie, 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
1,270
Population
317.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49958?
49.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$40,893
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$23,584
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49958 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Pelkie, 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)
$40,893 5th percentile higher than 5% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
767housing units
767
Total Housing Units
401
Occupied Units
366
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 49958, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,888,000.
14
Businesses
62
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 28.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
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 49958 vs 49908 →
ZIP 49958 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49908
Baraga (49908)
3,292 residents
- 49958 1,270
Pelkie (49958)
1,270 residents
- 49952 143
Nisula (49952)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49958 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49958 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49952
Nisula (49952)
$79,583 median income
- 49908
Baraga (49908)
$63,281 median income
- 49958
Pelkie (49958)
$40,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 49958 ranks #3 of 3 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 49958, 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 (1,270 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 49958 in?
ZIP code 49958 (Pelkie) 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 49958?
ZIP code 49958 in Pelkie, MI has a population of 1,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49958?
The median household income in ZIP 49958 is $40,893, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49958?
The median home value in ZIP 49958 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49958?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49958 is White at 91.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49958?
ZIP code 49958 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49958?
In ZIP code 49958, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 49958?
In ZIP code 49958, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49958?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49958 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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