Zip code 49961: Sidnaw, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 49961?

49961 is assigned to Sidnaw, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 49961 in?

49961 is in Houghton County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 49961?

About 104 people live in 49961, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 49961?

The median household income in 49961 is $53,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 49961?

The closest zip codes to 49961 are 49970, 49903, 49967, 49919, 49952.

Residential delivery areaHoughton CountyEastern Time

Population

104

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$86K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

73.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

68 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 49961

49961 is a rural zip code in Sidnaw, Michigan (Houghton County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 104 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 73.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $53,750 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,200, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 49961 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 104 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age73.1
99th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.22nd of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%9th of 958 in MI
Veterans40.8%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%2nd of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy65.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%20th of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older63.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%3rd of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate10%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%98th of 961 in MI
Poverty rate21.2%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%117th of 959 in MI
Work from home23.1%
85th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%53rd of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate11.5%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%58th of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers11.1%
70th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%310th of 961 in MI
Per capita income$37,108
41st
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735437th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher23.5%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%435th of 961 in MI
Government workers11.1%
28th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%518th of 961 in MI
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%619th of 958 in MI
Median earnings per worker$38,333
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178740th of 960 in MI
Median household income$53,750
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875788th of 952 in MI
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%839th of 961 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.354
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465870th of 958 in MI
Population104
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761962nd of 962 in MI
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi956th of 962 in MI
Median home value$86,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600911th of 946 in MI
Diversity index1.9
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3946th of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%928th of 962 in MI
Residents under 185.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%934th of 962 in MI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%888th of 961 in MI

Measure	49961	Houghton	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Median age	73.1	32.2	40.2	38.9	99th	2nd of 962
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	71.8%	73.2%	65.2%	99th	9th of 958
Veterans	40.8%	6.7%	5.8%	6.2%	99th	2nd of 962
Housing vacancy	65.9%	24.2%	11.8%	10.1%	99th	20th of 958
Residents 65 and older	63.5%	18%	18.6%	17.2%	99th	3rd of 962
Unemployment rateWeakness	10%	5.7%	5.7%	5.2%	94th	98th of 961
Poverty rateWeakness	21.2%	16.5%	13.2%	12.5%	87th	117th of 959
Work from home	23.1%	11%	13.5%	15.1%	85th	53rd of 961
Uninsured rate	11.5%	5.1%	4.9%	8.4%	78th	58th of 961
Self-employed workers	11.1%	8.3%	8.6%	10%	70th	310th of 961
Per capita income	$37,108	$31,893	$40,735	$44,673	41st	437th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.5%	37.2%	32.4%	35.7%	30th	435th of 961
Government workers	11.1%	18.5%	11.6%	14.5%	28th	518th of 961
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	88.7%	90.5%	91%	17th	619th of 958
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,333	$34,710	$47,178	$49,666	17th	740th of 960
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,750	$58,899	$72,875	$80,734	13th	788th of 952
Healthcare workers	5.6%	8.4%	10.1%	9.7%	6th	839th of 961
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.354	0.464	0.465	0.483	3rd	870th of 958
Population	104	37,693	10,077,761	334,922,499	1st	962nd of 962
Population density	2/sq mi	37/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	956th of 962
Median home value	$86,200	$159,900	$231,600	$332,700	1st	911th of 946
Diversity index	1.9	17.2	45.3	61.4	1st	946th of 962
Foreign-born residents	0%	5.3%	7.2%	14.1%	1st	928th of 962
Residents under 18	5.8%	19.8%	21.2%	22%	1st	934th of 962
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	888th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

19%

55–64

32%

65–74

32%

75+

Median age

73.1

Under 18

5.8%

65 and over

63.5%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1.0%

Diversity index

1.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 59
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 44.1%
Married couples: 44.1%
Living alone: 52.5%
Veterans (of adults): 40.8%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

49961

$53,750

Houghton Co.

$58,899

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,108

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.354

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

49961

$86,200

Houghton Co.

$159,900

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

49961

—

Houghton Co.

$840

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 173
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 65.9%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

62%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

23%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

40%

20–29

30–44

50%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

20.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

33%

Production

28%

Construction and repair

22%

Business and finance

11%

Healthcare

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

28%

Manufacturing

28%

Construction

11%

Public administration

11%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,333

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	49961	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

48%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 99%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 1%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61%
No internet access: 11.9%
Without health insurance: 11.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sidnaw
State: Michigan
County: Houghton County
Center point: 46.4496° N, 88.7022° W
Land area: 68 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 49961

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
49970	Watton, MI	7 mi	256	$60,536	$112,500
49903	Amasa, MI	13 mi	233	$41,818	$85,600
49967	Trout Creek, MI	13 mi	383	$43,750	$96,400
49919	Covington, MI	14 mi	135	$49,423	$132,500
49952	Nisula, MI	18 mi	111	$79,583	$103,600
49935	Iron River, MI	19 mi	5,841	$57,236	$111,500
49908	Baraga, MI	22 mi	3,201	$63,281	$130,300
49912	Bruce Crossing, MI	24 mi	834	$57,148	$115,200
49948	Mass City, MI	25 mi	581	$73,063	$100,400
49958	Pelkie, MI	25 mi	911	$40,893	$164,300
49964	Stambaugh, MI · PO box	26 mi	—	—	—
49946	Lanse, MI	26 mi	3,757	$55,341	$130,900

Questions about 49961

What city is zip code 49961?

49961 is assigned to Sidnaw, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 49961 in?

49961 is in Houghton County, Michigan.

What is the population of 49961?

About 104 people live in 49961, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 49961 in?

49961 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 49961?

The median household income in 49961 is $53,750.

What zip codes are near 49961?

The closest zip codes to 49961 are 49970, 49903, 49967, 49919, 49952.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49961, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.