| ZIP Code | 49948 |
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| City | Mass City |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ontonagon County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft |
| Latitude | 46.752182 |
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| Longitude | -88.998266 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.9% ▲ 164% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 163 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 48 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 62 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 101 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,518 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $99,600 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 520 |
| Vacant Units | 262 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 520 |
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| Vacant | 262 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 49948 is located in Mass City, Michigan, within Ontonagon County. With a population of 558, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.5 years. Economically, 49948 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,518 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49948 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $99,600 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 49948 is primarily White (94.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49948 stands at 12.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 49948 in Mass City, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 558 residents, a median household income of $61,518, and a median home value of $99,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.