| City: | Eben Junction, Michigan |
| Names to Avoid: | Eben Jct |
| County: | Alger County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:38 AM |
| Population: | 347 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.3657, -87.0017 |
| Land Area: | 26.167 sq mi |
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Eben Junction sits in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a small settlement in Alger County where 347 residents live among forest and farmland. The community has 160 PO Boxes for 165 households, meaning 97% of homes rely on mail pickup at the local post office. Rural carrier routes handle street delivery along State Highway M-94 and a network of back roads.
Street names tell the story of who settled here. Akkala Road, Hallstrom Road, Jarvinen Road, Koski Road, and Torma Road carry Finnish surnames, evidence of the Scandinavian immigration that shaped Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the late 1800s. These aren't subdivision names chosen by developers. They're family names that stuck.
The demographics fit the pattern of a rural UP community. Median age is 47.5 years. Nearly everyone owns their home (163 of 165 occupied units). Median household income sits at $72,679. About 24% of workers work from home, a high rate that reflects both remote-work trends and self-employed trades. The largest employment sector is transportation and warehousing, with 106 workers in that field.
With 30 square miles of territory, homes are spread out. Two rural mail routes cover the area, delivering to addresses along M-94 and the family-named roads that branch off into the woods. General Delivery is available for those passing through without a permanent address.
Street network combines State Highway M-94 with rural roads named for Finnish settler families who homesteaded the area.
ZIP Code 49825 has 347 residents and 165 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 347Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 328Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 165Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $213,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.10Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 291 | 334 | 295 | 267 | 296 | 206 | 175 | 155 | 211 | 265 | 242 | 278 | 348 | 328 |
| Decennial Census | 299 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 347 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 46.8
Female Median Age: 49.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Female | 3 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 19 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 34 | 24 | 12 | 27 | 48 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| White: | 328 | 97.04% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.18% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.30% |
| Total: | 338 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 171 | 49.28% | 46.8 years |
| Females: | 176 | 50.72% | 49.5 years |
| Total: | 347 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 319 | 97.26% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 2.74% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 328 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 328 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $77,250, which is generally lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,000 (82.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,000. Family households earn a median of $98,333 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $98,333). By gender, male median income is $65,804 and female is $54,615, which is modestly lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,189 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.5%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,250 | $28,977 | $34,250 | $33,750 | $34,519 | $32,917 | $36,944 | $38,125 | $36,250 | $36,635 | $45,000 | $58,875 | $72,679 | $77,250 |
| Median Family Income | $67,750 | $40,156 | $43,750 | $34,519 | $34,904 | $34,271 | $0 | $45,313 | $36,442 | $35,769 | $39,896 | $58,500 | $86,458 | $98,333 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,000 | $23,333 | $17,375 | $26,875 | $0 | $0 | $36,111 | $38,000 | $36,023 | $0 | $62,578 | $63,750 | $60,625 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $56,750 | $37,917 | $77,625 | $41,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,536 | $36,364 | $38,250 | $0 | $0 | $63,333 | $65,804 |
| Median Female Income | $42,841 | $32,031 | $46,389 | $53,021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,731 | $54,615 |
| Employed: | 156 | 65.27% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 4.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 73 | 30.54% |
| Total: | 239 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 59 | 37.82% |
| Service: | 23 | 14.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 31.41% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 2.56% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 13.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 156 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $213,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $90,700 (73.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (72.36% with a mortgage, 27.64% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.54%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,200 | $88,000 | $101,300 | $101,400 | $105,900 | $117,600 | $145,800 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $145,800 | $147,000 | $179,500 | $208,000 | $213,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $706 | $0 | $725 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 89 | 72.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 27.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 123 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 123 | 81.46% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 18.54% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 123 | 81.46% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 28 | 18.54% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
In 2024, 30.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (32.61%). College enrollment is 14.13%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.74% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 2.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 27.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 52 | 22.61% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 16.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 65 | 28.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.74% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 221 | 96.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 69 | 30.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 226 | 60.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 138 | 37.20% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 371 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 364 | 98.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.1% | 22.7% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 7.8% | 14.5% | 11.4% | 13.1% | 4.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 16 | 17.39% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 17.39% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 30 | 32.61% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 18.48% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 14.13% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 32 | 34.78% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 68.48% |
ZIP Code 49825 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 168Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49825 is located in Alger County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49825. It covers 26.167 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.086 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 26.167 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.086 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25027.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 49825 is in the Superior Central Schools, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.