| City: | Caspian, Michigan |
| County: | Iron County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:07:24 AM |
| Population: | 789 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.0646, -88.6248 |
| Land Area: | 1.204 sq mi |
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Caspian is a small community of 789 people in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, located in Iron County. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 1.3 square mile territory. The post office maintains 404 PO Boxes for 387 occupied households, meaning nearly every household uses a PO Box plus some residents maintain multiple boxes or boxes for businesses.
The community shows its mining heritage through street names like Baltic Avenue, Berkshire Avenue, and Brule Avenue, all named after historic mining locations. The street layout follows a numbered grid (1st through 5th Streets) with Brady Avenue serving as a main artery. Rural carrier routes serve the limited street delivery points with 2 distinct rural routes covering the area.
With a median age of 50.9 years, Caspian trends older than typical Michigan communities. The population is predominantly white (90%), with 17% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. About 76% of households own their homes, with a median value of $69,400. Median household income is $41,786. Nearly a quarter (24.9%) of workers work from home, well above national averages.
The community has 20 business establishments employing 95 people. Most workers commute out of the area. A significant portion work in transportation and warehousing (152 workers in the broader labor force), while 38 work in educational services and health care. The post office, located at the main facility, has served this area since before October 2004 when ZIP code tracking began.
All mail to Caspian must be addressed to a PO Box. The address format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Caspian, MI 49915Street names preserve mining heritage (Baltic, Berkshire, Brule) while numbered streets form a traditional grid pattern around Brady Avenue and Railroad Street.
ZIP Code 49915 has 789 residents and 387 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 50.9 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.7%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.9%, slightly higher than the state average of 0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 789Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 570Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 655.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 387Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $79,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 533 | 579 | 554 | 542 | 505 | 468 | 348 | 400 | 319 | 324 | 482 | 576 | 520 | 570 |
| Decennial Census | 630 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.9
Male Median Age: 47.2
Female Median Age: 54.4
| 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 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 40 | 35 | 41 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 6 |
| Female | 20 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 39 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 25 |
| Total | 36 | 44 | 46 | 38 | 30 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 37 | 40 | 37 | 79 | 82 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 16 | 31 |
| White: | 708 | 94.40% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.67% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.40% |
| American Indian: | 23 | 3.07% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.53% |
| Total: | 750 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 401 | 50.82% | 47.2 years |
| Females: | 388 | 49.18% | 54.4 years |
| Total: | 789 | 100% | 50.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 554 | 97.19% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.40% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.40% |
| Total Population: | 570 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 562 | 98.60% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 1.40% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $35,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,680 (43.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,857. Family households earn a median of $38,594 versus $26,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $12,344). By gender, male median income is $50,625 and female is $33,750, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is comparable to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (27.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,320 | $25,809 | $26,250 | $25,804 | $24,313 | $23,021 | $24,500 | $33,077 | $42,857 | $38,977 | $45,250 | $50,417 | $41,786 | $35,000 |
| Median Family Income | $44,688 | $46,458 | $46,250 | $45,446 | $43,571 | $45,000 | $45,139 | $46,083 | $44,904 | $45,682 | $47,386 | $52,222 | $46,000 | $38,594 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,663 | $19,102 | $19,125 | $19,318 | $19,325 | $19,929 | $21,314 | $21,118 | $23,365 | $22,981 | $30,625 | $32,500 | $33,333 | $26,250 |
| Median Male Income | $37,500 | $40,000 | $29,375 | $41,477 | $30,208 | $31,458 | $30,893 | $45,568 | $45,417 | $46,458 | $46,250 | $49,464 | $49,583 | $50,625 |
| Median Female Income | $27,917 | $30,000 | $27,813 | $24,167 | $26,250 | $21,736 | $25,625 | $35,125 | $38,295 | $39,028 | $0 | $30,568 | $34,028 | $33,750 |
| Employed: | 209 | 42.74% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 2.25% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 269 | 55.01% |
| Total: | 489 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 53 | 25.36% |
| Service: | 54 | 25.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 12.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 58 | 27.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 8.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 209 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $79,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $22,400 (39.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,600. The median gross rent is $780, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $285 (57.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.99% (42.62% with a mortgage, 57.38% free-and-clear) and renters 17.01% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.11%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $56,700 | $55,500 | $56,200 | $47,700 | $48,300 | $49,900 | $46,100 | $44,000 | $40,500 | $43,100 | $46,300 | $47,900 | $69,400 | $79,100 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 2.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 40 | 80.00% |
| $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: | 9 | 18.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $495 | $517 | $592 | $675 | $616 | $713 | $757 | $688 | $720 | $725 | $725 | $683 | $772 | $780 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 104 | 35.37% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 140 | 47.62% |
| Renter Occupied: | 50 | 17.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 294 | 81.89% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 65 | 18.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 359 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 332 | 92.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 4.46% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 3.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 359 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 66.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 33.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 14.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (36.92%). College enrollment is 20.00%, 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: | 15 | 3.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 33 | 8.05% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 155 | 37.80% |
| Some college, no degree: | 95 | 23.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 56 | 13.66% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 35 | 8.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 5.12% |
| Total: | 410 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 362 | 88.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 56 | 13.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 290 | 42.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 379 | 54.93% |
| No Insurance: | 21 | 3.04% |
| Total: | 690 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 669 | 96.96% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 8.0% | 19.8% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 25.3% | 33.9% |
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: | 1 | 1.54% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 6.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 23 | 35.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 36.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 7.69% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 51 | 78.46% |
ZIP Code 49915 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 100 people with an annual payroll of $3,229,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 486Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $787,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,229,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 100Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49915 is located in Iron 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 49915. It covers 1.204 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.204 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 2613860Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Caspian city; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49915 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 March 1, 2026.