ZIP Code 49874 in Powers, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Powers, Michigan
County:Menominee County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:53:26 PM
Population:1,043 [See All]
Area Code:906
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.7099, -87.5113
Land Area:42.209 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 49874 has 1,043 residents and 430 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 53.5 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (96.4%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,043Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,138Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:881Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:24.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,528Source: Census ACS
Households:430Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$196,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,2121,1621,2081,1291,1261,0461,0219121,0111,0089999971,138
Decennial Census1,126------------------1,043------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 53.5

Male Median Age: 51.2

Female Median Age: 55.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male192827351916171232414155373835301421
Female231831171722171821304161363023332761
Total4246585236383430537182116736858634182
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,00597.67%
Black:10.10%
Hispanic:*111.07%
Asian:00%
American Indian:70.68%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:50.49%
Total:1,029100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:51749.57%51.2 years
Females:52650.43%55.5 years
Total:1,043100%53.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,13599.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:30.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,138100%
Total Native Population:1,138100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $56,528, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,153 (64.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,123. Family households earn a median of $86,250 versus $31,058 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,192). By gender, male median income is $49,792 and female is $51,071, which is falls short of the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,279 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.2%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$34,375$35,658$35,729$37,727$37,381$39,091$39,000$40,917$39,405$47,500$56,563$56,250$56,528
Median Family Income$45,089$50,714$49,464$50,750$48,542$50,417$53,125$50,000$45,000$71,250$80,078$76,786$86,250
Median NonFamily Income$24,267$23,462$23,400$23,816$25,625$25,833$28,558$28,906$32,969$28,125$26,875$26,667$31,058
Median Male Income$35,179$40,000$40,833$39,236$0$40,568$43,333$45,556$47,981$47,981$50,064$48,000$49,792
Median Female Income$27,159$28,750$27,159$27,500$0$28,938$28,523$32,045$32,212$42,500$49,643$54,286$51,071
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:55657.08%
Unemployed:212.16%
Not In Labor Force:39740.76%
Total:974100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:14425.90%
Service:14225.54%
Sales and Office:12422.30%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5810.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8815.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:556100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $196,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $94,500 (92.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,500. The median gross rent is $567, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $51 (9.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.44% (50.71% with a mortgage, 49.29% free-and-clear) and renters 18.56% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.77%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$101,800$97,500$103,200$103,100$92,500$98,800$110,800$98,800$110,800$140,400$151,000$175,600$196,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3341.25%
$500 to $999:3341.25%
$1,000 to $1,499:810.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:22.50%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:45.00%
Total:80100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$516$511$496$470$469$469$472$495$553$538$515$539$567
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):17841.30%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):17340.14%
Renter Occupied:8018.56%
Total Occupied Housing Units:431100%

Occupied Housing Units:43179.23%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):11320.77%
Total Housing Units:544100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:46284.93%
Multi-Family Units:5810.66%
Other Units:244.41%
Total Housing Units:544100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.53%). College enrollment is 27.57%, which is on par with the state rate (26.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:121.40%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:586.77%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):43450.64%
Some college, no degree:11012.84%
Associate's degree:11313.19%
Bachelor's degree:10612.37%
Graduate or professional degree:242.80%
Total:857100%
High school or higher:78791.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:13015.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:71060.84%
Public Insurance:42436.33%
No Insurance:332.83%
Total:1,167100%
Has Health Insurance:1,13497.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.9%17.1%18.2%14.7%12.4%13.5%13.9%13.1%14.2%11.3%8.3%9.3%9.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:20.93%
Kindergarten:125.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):10649.53%
High school (grades 9-12):3516.36%
College or graduate school:5927.57%
Total:214100%
Early Childhood:146.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):15371.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 49874 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 182 people with an annual payroll of $7,452,000. USPS data shows 414 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:414Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:516Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:382Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:32Source: USPS
# of Businesses:24Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,773,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,452,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:182Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 49874 is located in Menominee County, Michigan, within the Marinette, WI-MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31940) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 65,202 people, about 1.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 49874. It covers 42.209 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.117 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Marinette, WI-MISource: Census
CBSA Number:31940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:65,202Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:42.209 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.117 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:2666140Source: Census
Place Name:Powers village; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


49876 | | 49873

Schools in ZIP Code 49874


ZIP Code 49874 is part of 2 school districts, including: Carney-Nadeau Public Schools (Grades KG thru 12) and North Central Area Schools (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 4 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.

Phoenix Alternative High School W3719 Grove Lane
Spalding, MI 49874
District: Carney-Nadeau Public Schools
North Central Area Senior High School 3795 Hwy US 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
District: North Central Area Schools
North Central Middle School 3795 Highway US 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
District: North Central Area Schools
Chippewa Correctional Facility 4269 West M80
Kincheloe, MI 49874
Wilson Seventh-Day Adventist Junior Academy N13925 County Road 551
Wilson, MI 49896
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Spirit Central School 201 Saginaw St
Norway, MI 49870
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Name Catholic School 409 S 22nd St
Escanaba, MI 49829
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 49874


Bay De Noc Community College 2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829-2511
Type: Post Secondary
Shelton Professional Phlebotomy Services 1131 S. Stephenson Ave Suite 3
Iron Mountain, MI 49801-3802
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-5301
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Menominee Nation N172 State Highway 47&55
Keshena, WI 54135-1179
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
Type: Post Secondary
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College - Wabanung Campus 770 N Main St
L'anse, MI 49946-0000
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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