| ZIP Code | 49825 |
|---|---|
| City | Eben Junction |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Alger County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 992 ft |
| Latitude | 46.357811 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.972916 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26003 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 23.0% ▲ 130% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 11.8% ▲ 140% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 47 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 47 (21.2%) |
| Associates | 40 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 57 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,679 ≈ Avg ↑ 100% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,000 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 152 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 152 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 49825 is located in Eben Junction, Michigan, within Alger County. With a population of 348, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 49825 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,679 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49825 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,000 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 49825 is primarily White (95.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.0%. Household income has grown by 100% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49825 stands at 11.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 49825 in Eben Junction, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 348 residents, a median household income of $72,679, and a median home value of $208,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.