| ZIP Code | 49961 |
|---|---|
| City | Sidnaw |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Houghton County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 1,487 ft |
| Latitude | 46.449553 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.702147 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26061 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 21.2% ▲ 112% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.0% ▲ 63% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 55 (53.4%) |
| Some College | 18 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 10 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1 (1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,500 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $83,800 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 234 |
| Vacant Units | 174 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 234 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 174 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 49961 is located in Sidnaw, Michigan, within Houghton County. With a population of 137, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.9 years. Economically, 49961 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49961 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $83,800 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 49961 is primarily White (99.27%). Residents are less-educated — 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.2%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49961 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 49961 in Sidnaw, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 137 residents, a median household income of $57,500, and a median home value of $83,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.