PlainZIP

Sidnaw, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49961

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

107
1/sq mi
$53,750
Median income
$86,200
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49961 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49961 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, home to just 107 residents across 152.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49961 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,108. Poverty here runs at 21.2%, with unemployment measured at 10.0%. Median home value sits at $86,200 (61% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 73.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Houghton County, letting you compare 49961 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 49961, Sidnaw, 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

107

Population

152.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49961?

73.1

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
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 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$53,750

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$37,108

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49961 ranks nationally

Sidnaw, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,750 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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

173

Total Housing Units

59

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$86,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

1961

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49961 vs 49970 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49970 Watton, MI 243 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houghton County

49931 standard
Houghton, MI
Pop: 9,630
49913 standard
Calumet, MI
Pop: 7,248
49930 standard
Hancock, MI
Pop: 6,987
49916 standard
Chassell, MI
Pop: 2,765
49945 standard
Lake Linden, MI
Pop: 2,621
49905 standard
Atlantic Mine, MI
Pop: 2,005

Related Areas

Houghton County Sidnaw, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49961 in? ▼
ZIP code 49961 (Sidnaw) 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 49961? ▼
ZIP code 49961 in Sidnaw, MI has a population of 107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49961? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49961 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49961? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49961 is $86,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49961? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49961 is White at 99.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49961? ▼
In ZIP code 49961, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49961? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49961 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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