| City: | Ramsay, Michigan |
| County: | Gogebic County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:31:41 PM |
| Population: | 434 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.4719, -89.9932 |
| Land Area: | 1.002 sq mi |
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Ramsay is a small historic community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, tucked into the western edge of Gogebic County near the Wisconsin border. With 434 residents spread across 1.8 square miles, this is one of those places where the post office isn't just convenient. It's the only option. Ramsay is designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire community.
The post office maintains 195 PO Boxes for 196 occupied homes. That's near-universal reliance, with 99.5% adoption. While two rural carrier routes serve the area, all mail goes to boxes rather than roadside delivery. Streets like River Street and Mill Street (each with 7 delivery points) carry names that hint at the town's industrial past.
This is an aging community with deep roots. Median age sits at 49.5 years, and 76% of housing stock was built before 1939. That makes Ramsay one of Michigan's more historic small towns by housing age. Of 295 total housing units, 99 are vacant. About half of those (46 units) are used seasonally, suggesting some recreational or hunting cabin use in the area.
The community is predominantly white (91%) with a small Hispanic population (13%). Median household income is $49,750, and median home values are $48,300. About a quarter of workers (27%) work from home, while others commute to jobs in transportation, warehousing, public administration, and education. With only 6 business delivery points and no recorded business establishments in Census data, Ramsay doesn't have a commercial center. It's a residential community where people live, not work.
All mail to Ramsay addresses must be sent to a PO Box. Use this format:
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Ramsay, MI 49959Street names like River Street and Mill Street suggest historic industrial roots, likely related to lumber or mining operations common in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
ZIP Code 49959 has 434 residents and 196 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 49.5 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.7% male and 46.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 434Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 261Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 433.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 196Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $48,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 416 | 414 | 358 | 327 | 270 | 325 | 391 | 362 | 342 | 334 | 403 | 347 | 261 |
| Decennial Census | 344 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 434 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.5
Male Median Age: 50.2
Female Median Age: 48.3
| 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 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Female | 14 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 26 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 31 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 41 | 18 | 29 | 14 | 9 |
| White: | 395 | 95.87% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 2.43% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.49% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.49% |
| Total: | 412 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 233 | 53.69% | 50.2 years |
| Females: | 201 | 46.31% | 48.3 years |
| Total: | 434 | 100% | 49.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 252 | 96.55% |
| 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: | 9 | 3.45% |
| Total Population: | 261 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 252 | 96.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 3.45% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $49,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,250 (53.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,417. Family households earn a median of $57,692 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,692). By gender, male median income is $48,875 and female is $31,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 36.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (31.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,500 | $34,653 | $33,333 | $32,563 | $32,813 | $27,857 | $30,375 | $37,083 | $38,333 | $33,281 | $50,833 | $53,529 | $49,750 |
| Median Family Income | $37,679 | $40,625 | $34,167 | $34,853 | $40,938 | $35,833 | $44,500 | $55,455 | $58,125 | $57,321 | $66,500 | $70,000 | $57,692 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,393 | $19,712 | $24,444 | $19,904 | $25,192 | $26,071 | $26,083 | $22,386 | $24,375 | $24,167 | $20,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $28,906 | $28,750 | $26,806 | $32,917 | $41,023 | $40,125 | $41,458 | $42,050 | $44,565 | $48,625 | $46,250 | $46,719 | $48,875 |
| Median Female Income | $20,500 | $20,278 | $21,458 | $21,528 | $12,222 | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $29,583 | $73,571 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Employed: | 85 | 36.48% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 148 | 63.52% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 15.29% |
| Service: | 26 | 30.59% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 22.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 31.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 85 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $48,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $13,300 (38.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), is down $1,016 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $482. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.88% (14.55% with a mortgage, 85.45% free-and-clear) and renters 19.12% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 39.01%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $35,000 | $35,800 | $38,400 | $39,000 | $48,300 | $40,300 | $51,700 | $46,800 | $46,200 | $33,500 | $70,500 | $46,100 | $48,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 15.38% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 11.54% |
| $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: | 19 | 73.08% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,016 | $547 | $503 | $495 | $497 | $542 | $527 | $475 | $482 | $489 | $509 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 11.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 94 | 69.12% |
| Renter Occupied: | 26 | 19.12% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 136 | 60.99% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 87 | 39.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 223 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 219 | 98.21% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 1.79% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 223 | 100% |
In 2023, 14.40% 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 93.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.80%), down 13.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.00 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 college (61.54%). College enrollment is 61.54%, which is on par with the state rate (26.60%), 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: | 12 | 6.42% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 32.62% |
| Some college, no degree: | 68 | 36.36% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 10.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 2.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 22 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 175 | 93.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 14.44% |
| Private Insurance: | 211 | 63.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 119 | 35.74% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 0.90% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 330 | 99.10% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.2% | 5.9% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 8.2% | 32.9% | 24.0% | 21.4% | 20.0% | 28.1% | 3.3% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 38.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 61.54% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 38.46% |
ZIP Code 49959 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $172,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 199Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $32,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $172,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49959 is located in Gogebic 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 49959. It covers 1.002 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: | 1.002 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: | 2666980Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ramsay CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49959 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.