| ZIP Code | 49953 |
|---|---|
| City | Ontonagon |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ontonagon County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 711 ft |
| Latitude | 46.785658 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.42686 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 713 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 189 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 331 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 268 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 348 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,647 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,300 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $557/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,909 |
| Vacant Units | 715 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,909 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 715 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 49953 is located in Ontonagon, Michigan, within Ontonagon County. With a population of 2,261, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.3 years. Economically, 49953 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,647 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49953 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $103,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $557 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 49953 is primarily White (93.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49953 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 49953 in Ontonagon, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,261 residents, a median household income of $55,647, and a median home value of $103,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.