US ZIP Code
49942

Kearsarge, MI

Houghton County  ·  Michigan

● Active
👥 81 Population ↓ 78% since 2019
🎂 44.4 Median Age ↑ 56% since 2019
🏠 $96,000 Median Home Value
▼ 66% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019
🎓 28.6% College Grads
▼ 26% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code49942
CityKearsarge
StateMichigan (MI)
CountyHoughton County
Area Code906
Elevation1,106 ft
Latitude47.260732
Longitude-88.41655
TimezoneDetroit (DST)
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 69.1% (56) Female 30.9% (25) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
49%
45–64
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs ↑ 56% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.37
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate16 (28.6%)
Associates24 (42.9%)
Graduate Degree16 (28.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.6%Associates: 42.9%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
HS Grad28.6%
Associates42.9%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
73%
$200k–300k
27%

Financials

Median Home Value$96,000 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019
Total Units59
Avg HH Size1.37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$50k–75k
41%
$100k–150k
27%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
2000+
84%

Summary

Total Units59
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.37
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 49942 is in Kearsarge, MI, in Houghton County.
ZIP code 49942 is located in Michigan (MI).
ZIP code 49942 is in Houghton County, MI.
ZIP 49942 observes the Detroit timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 49942 is 81 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 49942 is $96,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 49942

ZIP code 49942 is located in Kearsarge, Michigan, within Houghton County. With a population of 81, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 49942 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $96,000 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.

The population of 49942 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 49942 in Kearsarge, MI is characterized as moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.