| City: | White Pine, Michigan |
| County: | Ontonagon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:51 AM |
| Population: | 339 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.7267, -89.5465 |
| Land Area: | 23.257 sq mi |
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The area shows clear retirement community characteristics. The median age is 58.3 years, well above Michigan's state average. The median household income of $39,792 pairs with a median home value of $59,700, reflecting the modest housing stock common in rural Upper Peninsula communities. About 12 people work from home, likely retirees or seasonal residents who've maintained connections to the area. The post office maintains slightly more boxes than local households (adoption rate of 1.06), suggesting it serves a few properties from nearby areas without carrier delivery access.
The ZIP code contains 21 distinct street names across 24 delivery segments, all served by rural carrier routes. State Highway M64 and Wilcox Road handle the most delivery points with 2 records each. Tree-themed streets dominate the residential areas: Maple Street, Oak Street, Elm Street, Cedar Street, Hemlock Street, Tamarack Street, Balsam Street, and Alder Lane. Other street names reference the area's natural setting, including Mineral River Plaza and Riverview Drive. The street network suggests a small planned community, likely dating to the area's copper mining history.
Two rural carrier routes (Route R) serve the area's scattered housing. One general delivery route (Route G) supplements the system. The post office maintains 11 PO Box-specific ZIP+4 records and 25 street delivery ZIP+4 records. There are no city carrier routes, no highway contract routes, and no government building deliveries. One named building appears in the postal database: the Postmaster facility itself.
The street network reveals a small planned community with systematic tree-themed naming (Maple, Oak, Elm, Cedar, Hemlock, Tamarack, Balsam, Alder). State Highway M64 provides the main transportation corridor, while Mineral River Plaza and Riverview Drive reference the area's natural geography. The organized naming pattern suggests development connected to White Pine's copper mining heritage, when company towns in Michigan's Upper Peninsula often followed similar street-naming conventions.
ZIP Code 49971 has 339 residents and 206 households (average 1.65 persons per household). The median age is 58.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (92.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 339Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 369Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $39,861Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 206Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $59,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.62Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 348 | 402 | 392 | 402 | 395 | 452 | 463 | 443 | 478 | 469 | 471 | 415 | 404 | 369 |
| Decennial Census | 483 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 339 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.3
Male Median Age: 57.7
Female Median Age: 59.3
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 3 |
| Female | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 8 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 36 | 48 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 8 |
| White: | 315 | 98.13% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 321 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 169 | 49.85% | 57.7 years |
| Females: | 170 | 50.15% | 59.3 years |
| Total: | 339 | 100% | 58.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 364 | 98.64% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.36% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.36% |
| Total Population: | 369 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 364 | 98.64% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 1.36% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $39,861, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $7,986 (25.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,889. Family households earn a median of $53,906 versus $28,864 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,042). By gender, male median income is $58,036 and female is $43,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,286 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,875 | $35,179 | $35,000 | $36,250 | $37,188 | $35,909 | $36,417 | $36,328 | $41,750 | $41,583 | $41,893 | $44,602 | $39,792 | $39,861 |
| Median Family Income | $42,500 | $48,214 | $43,036 | $48,438 | $53,333 | $48,125 | $42,813 | $41,944 | $46,250 | $45,375 | $44,250 | $53,125 | $52,500 | $53,906 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,911 | $17,031 | $24,306 | $24,688 | $25,625 | $27,188 | $27,500 | $23,250 | $28,125 | $38,026 | $40,139 | $36,250 | $33,500 | $28,864 |
| Median Male Income | $58,125 | $48,750 | $41,250 | $39,688 | $41,607 | $34,375 | $40,536 | $33,929 | $41,750 | $47,500 | $44,167 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $58,036 |
| Median Female Income | $22,292 | $29,167 | $28,542 | $28,636 | $28,750 | $28,194 | $24,583 | $24,375 | $39,375 | $38,750 | $24,821 | $43,750 | $45,625 | $43,750 |
| Employed: | 110 | 31.07% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 1.13% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 240 | 67.80% |
| Total: | 354 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 25.45% |
| Service: | 29 | 26.36% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 16.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 10.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 21.82% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 110 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $59,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $18,100 (43.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $580 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $575. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.74% (24.54% with a mortgage, 75.46% free-and-clear) and renters 2.26% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 40.75%, which is much 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 | $41,400 | $40,900 | $43,900 | $40,600 | $41,400 | $42,900 | $42,200 | $42,700 | $42,600 | $45,400 | $45,700 | $50,900 | $59,700 | $59,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $580 | $525 | $494 | $497 | $575 | $542 | $575 | $570 | $575 | $565 | $615 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 53 | 23.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 163 | 73.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 2.26% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 59.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 152 | 40.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 373 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 361 | 96.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 0.54% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 2.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 373 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% 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 93.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 71.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 16.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.90 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 (47.37%). College enrollment is 31.58%, 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: | 1 | 0.30% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 6.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 124 | 36.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 98 | 28.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 51 | 15.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 29 | 8.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 4.14% |
| Total: | 338 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 316 | 93.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 43 | 12.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 222 | 44.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 262 | 52.09% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 3.78% |
| Total: | 503 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 484 | 96.22% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.2% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 12.4% | 12.7% | 14.0% | 19.6% | 18.6% |
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): | 4 | 21.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 47.37% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 31.58% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 68.42% |
ZIP Code 49971 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 92 people with an annual payroll of $2,397,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 233Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $463,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,397,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 92Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49971 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 49971. It covers 23.257 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: | 23.257 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: | 2686960Source: Census |
| Place Name: | White Pine CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49971 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.