| City: | Greenland, Michigan |
| County: | Ontonagon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:31 AM |
| Population: | 182 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.7787, -89.0986 |
| Land Area: | 20.932 sq mi |
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Greenland sits in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a former copper mining settlement now home to 182 residents. The town occupies just 0.35 square miles in Ontonagon County, a compact footprint that tells the story of its mining-era origins. Today it's an aging community: median age is 56.5 years, and the population skews heavily toward retirees and empty nesters.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative to picking up mail at the post office. The facility maintains 90 PO Boxes for exactly 90 occupied households, a perfect 1:1 ratio. Every home in Greenland depends on a box. Rural routes do exist (two of them serve the surrounding area), but they don't offer home delivery within the village itself.
Homeownership dominates here. Of the 90 occupied housing units, 89 are owner-occupied. Only one household rents. Median home values sit at $58,800, well below state and national averages. These are modest properties, many built during the copper boom era. The workforce shows an unusual concentration: 62 workers work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Public transit usage is high for a rural area at 12 workers.
Street names mix a numbered grid pattern with tree-themed roads. 1st through 4th Streets run through town alongside Elm, Ash, and Pine Streets. Plank Road carries the most addresses with 9 ZIP+4 records. Depot Street preserves the town's railroad history.
Street names combine a classic numbered grid (1st-4th St) with tree-themed roads (Elm, Ash, Pine) and historic references (Depot St, Plank Rd).
ZIP Code 49929 has 182 residents and 90 households (average 2.02 persons per household). The median age is 56.5 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.4% male and 45.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.6%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 182Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 121Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,708Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 90Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $62,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 224 | 239 | 224 | 209 | 250 | 167 | 151 | 136 | 230 | 186 | 188 | 219 | 218 | 121 |
| Decennial Census | 216 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 182 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.5
Male Median Age: 56.4
Female Median Age: 56.5
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 174 | 97.21% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.12% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.56% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 99 | 54.40% | 56.4 years |
| Females: | 83 | 45.60% | 56.5 years |
| Total: | 182 | 100% | 56.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 121 | 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: | 121 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 121 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $42,708, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $9,458 (28.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,667. Family households earn a median of $41,875 versus $30,208 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,667). By gender, male median income is $35,375 and female is $55,625, which is closely matches the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (34.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,250 | $33,393 | $29,432 | $35,833 | $42,500 | $30,000 | $31,667 | $46,250 | $54,375 | $47,750 | $50,357 | $53,750 | $45,938 | $42,708 |
| Median Family Income | $34,833 | $34,911 | $43,750 | $44,063 | $51,250 | $56,250 | $66,250 | $67,917 | $58,750 | $56,923 | $61,250 | $64,063 | $62,917 | $41,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,125 | $20,625 | $20,714 | $25,313 | $26,250 | $26,875 | $27,083 | $33,125 | $41,250 | $42,679 | $38,929 | $41,786 | $30,625 | $30,208 |
| Median Male Income | $28,125 | $28,036 | $24,219 | $28,750 | $0 | $31,250 | $32,250 | $42,188 | $47,750 | $48,250 | $44,444 | $48,269 | $24,063 | $35,375 |
| Median Female Income | $30,179 | $31,071 | $30,536 | $30,833 | $0 | $29,205 | $28,000 | $35,417 | $28,125 | $28,438 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $51,667 | $55,625 |
| Employed: | 41 | 38.32% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 4.67% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 61 | 57.01% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 9.76% |
| Service: | 9 | 21.95% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 26.83% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 34.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 7.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 41 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $62,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $10,400 (19.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,300. 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 97.26% (25.35% with a mortgage, 74.65% free-and-clear) and renters 2.74% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.00%, which is considerably 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 | $52,100 | $55,000 | $49,000 | $51,500 | $51,900 | $50,600 | $49,600 | $55,300 | $54,200 | $49,300 | $58,600 | $52,500 | $58,800 | $62,500 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 24.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 53 | 72.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 2.74% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 73 | 73.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 27.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 100 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 91 | 91.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 9.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 100 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.00% 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 95.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 78.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 14.29%, 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: | 3 | 2.97% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 70 | 69.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 16.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 3.96% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 2.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.98% |
| Total: | 101 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 96 | 95.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 4.95% |
| Private Insurance: | 65 | 40.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 95 | 59.01% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 0.62% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160 | 99.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 28.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 85.71% |
ZIP Code 49929 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $1,468,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 94Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $285,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,468,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 26Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49929 is located in Ontonagon 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 49929. It covers 20.932 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: | 20.932 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: | 2634980Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Greenland CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49929 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 February 1, 2026.