Ramsay, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49959

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

344
188/sq mi
$47,500
Median income
$65,600
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49959 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49959 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Ramsay, Gogebic County, Michigan. The area is home to 344 residents, producing a population density of 188 people per square mile, and falls within the Menominee time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49959 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49959 sits at $47,500 (35% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,016. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $65,600 (70% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49959 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Gogebic County, so you can benchmark 49959 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 49959, Ramsay, 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

344

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

Menominee

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49959?

31.9

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
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 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$47,500

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$24,016

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49959 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,500 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

248

Total Housing Units

164

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$65,600

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 49959, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$172K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49959 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49959 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49911 Bessemer, MI 2,744 2.8 mi
49968 Wakefield, MI 2,247 5.2 mi
49938 Ironwood, MI 7,945 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49959 in?
ZIP code 49959 (Ramsay) is located in Gogebic County, Michigan. Gogebic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gogebic-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49959?
ZIP code 49959 in Ramsay, MI has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49959?
The median household income in ZIP 49959 is $47,500, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49959?
The median home value in ZIP 49959 is $65,600, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49959 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49959?
ZIP code 49959 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49959?
In ZIP code 49959, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 49959?
In ZIP code 49959, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49959 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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