| City: | Nahma, Michigan |
| County: | Delta County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:29:24 PM |
| Population: | 32 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.8425, -86.6549 |
| Land Area: | 1.035 sq mi |
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Nahma sits on the northern shore of Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a tiny waterfront community of just 32 year-round residents. With a median age of 66.7 years, this is one of Michigan's oldest communities by demographics. The village has 25 households spread across just over one square mile of land.
Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP code, Nahma doesn't actually have any PO Boxes. Mail arrives via a single rural route that serves the entire community. This unusual situation means the classification is purely historical, while actual delivery happens by rural carrier to homes along streets like Nahma Shores Drive, River Street, and Main Street Road.
Nearly 40% of the 51 housing units here are seasonal or vacation properties (20 units vacant for seasonal use). Combined with the elderly population, this suggests Nahma functions as both a retirement haven and a summer getaway. The waterfront location on Big Bay de Noc and proximity to Hiawatha National Forest make it attractive for seasonal residents.
The housing stock tells the story of a historic settlement. Of the 51 total units, 45 were built before 1939, meaning 88% of homes predate World War II. Median home values of $175,000 and a per capita income of $33,775 indicate a modest, working-class community. Half the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, unusually high for such a small rural place.
Mail is delivered by rural carrier to street addresses. Use standard street addressing format:
[Number] [Street Name]
Nahma, MI 49864
Street names with coded suffixes (JJ.45, GG, LL) suggest rural route or private road designations typical of small Upper Peninsula communities.
ZIP Code 49864 has 32 residents and 25 households (average 1.28 persons per household). The median age is 66.7 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.6% male and 59.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 28Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 53Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 30.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $175,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 86 | 65 | 63 | 59 | 83 | 88 | 64 | 70 | 78 | 46 | 35 | 32 | 28 |
| Decennial Census | 54 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 66.7
Male Median Age: 61.5
Female Median Age: 69.5
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| White: | 25 | 96.15% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 3.85% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13 | 40.63% | 61.5 years |
| Females: | 19 | 59.38% | 69.5 years |
| Total: | 32 | 100% | 66.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 28 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($71,149), is down $35,855 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,250. Family households earn a median of $87,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,500). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $71,250, which is far above the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $71,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.3%, which is a bit higher than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,855 | $33,036 | $34,063 | $36,806 | $35,909 | $35,417 | $24,000 | $28,393 | $26,250 | $27,750 | $32,083 | $33,958 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $36,645 | $39,167 | $39,063 | $31,250 | $0 | $24,000 | $37,750 | $38,000 | $37,679 | $40,625 | $110,833 | $71,875 | $87,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,500 | $11,458 | $11,771 | $11,875 | $18,438 | $19,219 | $20,417 | $28,036 | $21,563 | $21,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,528 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $71,250 |
| Employed: | 18 | 64.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 10 | 35.71% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 22.22% |
| Service: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 50.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $175,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $128,300 (274.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $121,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), is down $562 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $46,700 | $48,300 | $48,000 | $73,300 | $56,900 | $58,900 | $60,000 | $57,100 | $53,300 | $48,500 | $0 | $0 | $175,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $562 | $290 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 21.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8 | 42.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 36.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 42.22% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 26 | 57.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 45 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
In 2023, 50.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.80%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 75.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5 | 17.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 32.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 42.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 7.14% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 50.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 13 | 38.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 21 | 61.76% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 38.9% | 38.1% | 40.9% | 34.4% | 33.3% | 9.5% | 10.0% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 49864 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $4,330,000. USPS data shows 42 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 42Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 42Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 42Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $975,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,330,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 37Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49864 is located in Delta County, Michigan, within the Escanaba, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21540) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,829 people, about 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 49864. It covers 1.035 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.423 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Escanaba, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 36,829Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.035 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.423 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 |
We could not locate which school district 49864 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 January 1, 2026.