| City: | Ahmeek, Michigan |
| County: | Keweenaw County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:30:13 PM |
| Population: | 300 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.3045, -88.3975 |
| Land Area: | 0.787 sq mi |
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Ahmeek sits in Michigan's Keweenaw County, a small village of 300 residents spread across less than one square mile. The 49901 ZIP serves this compact community with a mix of PO Box and rural carrier delivery. With 168 PO Boxes and 154 occupied homes, the post office maintains more boxes than local households (a 1.09 adoption rate), serving residents from surrounding areas in addition to the village proper.
This is a rural community with two distinct rural carrier routes covering streets like Vivian St, US Hwy 41, and Senter St. The numbered streets (First St, Second St, Third St) suggest a traditional town grid, while roads like 5 Mile Point Rd, 7 Mile Point Rd, Twin Lakes Rd, and Sunset Beach Rd point to the area's proximity to Lake Superior shoreline and rural countryside.
Ahmeek's median age is 51.3 years, indicating an older, established population. Of the 204 total housing units, 154 are occupied year-round, with 137 owner-occupied and just 17 rentals. The high homeownership rate (89% of occupied units) and median home value of $74,500 characterize a stable, working-class community. About 21 units are used seasonally, likely lake cottages. The population is 97% white, and all residents were born in the United States.
The village has seven business establishments employing 67 people. The local workforce shows notable patterns: 40% work in public administration, 46% in transportation/warehousing/utilities, and 52% in education or healthcare. About 16% of workers work from home. Median household income is $44,813, with per capita income of $30,666. Among adults 25 and over, 26% hold bachelor's degrees or higher.
Mail sent to Ahmeek can use either PO Box addresses or street addresses for rural route delivery. The ZIP code 49901 has been in use since before October 2004.
Street names mix traditional town grid (First, Second, Third) with lakefront roads (5 Mile Point, 7 Mile Point, Sunset Beach) and the US Highway 41 corridor.
ZIP Code 49901 has 300 residents and 154 households (average 1.95 persons per household). The median age is 51.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 300Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 227Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 381.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 154Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $74,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 297 | 272 | 273 | 282 | 300 | 341 | 265 | 199 | 215 | 228 | 253 | 273 | 227 |
| Decennial Census | 346 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.3
Male Median Age: 49.1
Female Median Age: 55.8
| 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 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 17 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 5 |
| White: | 291 | 97.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 1.67% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.00% |
| Total: | 300 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 163 | 54.33% | 49.1 years |
| Females: | 137 | 45.67% | 55.8 years |
| Total: | 300 | 100% | 51.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 225 | 99.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.88% |
| Total Population: | 227 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 225 | 99.12% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.88% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $44,813, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,646 (53.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,625. Family households earn a median of $73,646 versus $22,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,146). By gender, male median income is $54,167 and female is $44,688, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,479 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,167 | $48,333 | $32,708 | $33,317 | $27,143 | $29,659 | $29,063 | $31,042 | $32,188 | $49,306 | $49,250 | $52,273 | $44,813 |
| Median Family Income | $28,750 | $59,250 | $35,208 | $34,688 | $34,028 | $36,875 | $34,107 | $49,018 | $49,167 | $63,750 | $78,750 | $80,417 | $73,646 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,694 | $25,417 | $24,750 | $23,750 | $23,906 | $24,167 | $24,417 | $24,141 | $19,519 | $22,656 | $26,563 | $21,875 | $22,500 |
| Median Male Income | $28,750 | $26,750 | $35,938 | $37,000 | $35,250 | $35,500 | $0 | $33,750 | $43,125 | $48,750 | $61,000 | $67,031 | $54,167 |
| Median Female Income | $26,250 | $27,273 | $34,306 | $47,679 | $48,125 | $50,750 | $43,750 | $66,042 | $0 | $67,857 | $48,750 | $52,955 | $44,688 |
| Employed: | 97 | 47.32% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 4.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 99 | 48.29% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 52 | 53.61% |
| Service: | 13 | 13.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 15.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 10.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 7.22% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 97 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $74,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $20,500 (37.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), is down $734 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.24% (35.46% with a mortgage, 64.54% free-and-clear) and renters 2.76% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 36.12%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,000 | $60,300 | $58,500 | $52,300 | $50,700 | $50,500 | $49,700 | $52,000 | $56,300 | $72,300 | $72,500 | $80,000 | $74,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $734 | $732 | $1,325 | $1,326 | $1,336 | $1,336 | $1,328 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 50 | 34.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 91 | 62.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 2.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 145 | 63.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 82 | 36.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 227 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 203 | 89.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 10.13% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 227 | 100% |
In 2023, 26.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 60.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.80%), down 14.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 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 (53.85%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 3.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 75 | 37.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 54 | 26.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 5.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 39 | 19.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 6.97% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 193 | 96.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 53 | 26.37% |
| Private Insurance: | 140 | 48.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 138 | 47.75% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 3.81% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 278 | 96.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.9% | 16.9% | 15.3% | 26.3% | 30.4% | 25.8% | 20.8% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 19.23% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 53.85% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 26.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 19.23% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 49901 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $2,519,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 269Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $521,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,519,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49901 is located in Keweenaw County, Michigan, within the Houghton, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26340) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,534 people, about 0.76% of whom live in ZIP Code 49901. It covers 0.787 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houghton, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 39,534Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.787 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 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: | 2600620Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ahmeek village; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49901 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.