49829 ZIP Code
Escanaba, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49829 |
| City/Town: | Escanaba |
| County: | Delta |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,869 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,578 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,103 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,657 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,800 |
| Land Area: | 66.7 sq miles
172.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.7741, -87.1363 |
Population Information (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,869 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,317 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,552 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 856 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 826 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,078 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 812 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 810 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,737 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,043 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,898 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 979 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,891 | 11.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,235 | 13.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 962 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 742 | 4.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $618 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,657 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,665 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 992 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,236 | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,429 | 31.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,487 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 172 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 991 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,208 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,864 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,906 | 15.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,711 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 635 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49829 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,578 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,753 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,050 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,103 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,084 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,644 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 440 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,861 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,521 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 823 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 300 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,171 | 89.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 57 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 353 | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 43 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 39 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,206 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 656 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 399 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 199 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49829 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 291 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 862 | 11.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 998 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 811 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,169 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,292 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 954 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 836 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 235 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 217 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49829 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,153 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 728 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 180 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 177 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 251 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 12.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49829 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 446 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 917 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 243 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,135 | 17.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 282 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 136 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 389 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 205 | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,236 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 938 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 244 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 364 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,603 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,057 | 59.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,665 | 51.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 880 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49829 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,555 | 59.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,699 | 48.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,660 | 34.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 679 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 288 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,227 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49829 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,150 | 71.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 47 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 662 | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 125 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 317 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 166 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 720 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 470 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49829 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 80 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 386 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 549 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 534 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,539 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 787 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,248 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 546 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,940 | 34.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49829 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 80 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,184 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,474 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,745 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,031 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 143 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49829 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,639 | 73.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 580 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,072 | 14.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 240 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49829 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,042 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,604 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,004 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,015 | 13.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49829 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 571 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,326 | 25.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,266 | 24.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 937 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 733 | 14.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 333 | 6.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 52 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49829 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,126 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $618 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,665 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,385 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 916 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,548 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,202 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,692 | 22.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,775 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49829 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,836 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,100 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,533 | 51.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 323 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 819 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,657 | 24.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49829 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,230 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 272 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 304 | 9.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,443 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 819 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 392 | 12.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,528 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,553 | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,483 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,491 | 21.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,977 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,325 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49829 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,546 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,187 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,383 | 63.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 789 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 308 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49829 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,777 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 91 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 92 | 101.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 92 | 101.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 92 | 101.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 34.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 17 | 18.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 2.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49829 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,013 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,842 | 98.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 171 | 1.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 27 | 0.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 105 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49829 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,665 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,737 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
Escanaba, MI49829