| ZIP Code | 49962 |
|---|---|
| City | Skanee |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Baraga County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 759 ft |
| Latitude | 46.839281 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.131113 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.2 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 60 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 21 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 40 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,750 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,800 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 403 |
| Vacant Units | 290 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 403 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 290 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 49962 is located in Skanee, Michigan, within Baraga County. With a population of 223, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.2 years. Economically, 49962 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49962 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 49962 is primarily White (84.75%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 49962 in Skanee, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 223 residents, a median household income of $57,750, and a median home value of $189,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.