| ZIP Code | 49916 |
|---|---|
| City | Chassell |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Houghton County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 852 ft |
| Latitude | 46.984094 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.586325 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 684 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 174 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 231 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 198 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 772 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,500 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $770/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,788 |
| Vacant Units | 460 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 460 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 49916 is located in Chassell, Michigan, within Houghton County. With a population of 3,157, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 49916 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49916 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $770 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 49916 is primarily White (95.15%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49916 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49916 in Chassell, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,157 residents, a median household income of $77,000, and a median home value of $190,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.