49829 ZIP Code – Escanaba, Michigan
49829 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Escanaba, Michigan, part of Delta County with a population of approximately 16,869 residents. At $45,578, the median household income here runs below the Michigan average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $130,800 are well below the national average, with 70.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $618 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.9%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. An estimated 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 47.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49894, 49807, 49837.
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ZIP 49829 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49829 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $618 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.5% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49894 – Wells
- 49807 – Bark River
- 49837 – Gladstone
- 49896 – Wilson
- 49886 – Spalding
- 49874 – Powers
- 49818 – Cornell
- 49872 – Perkins
- 49878 – Rapid River
- 49873 – Perronville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49894 | WELLS | 912 | $58,924 |
| 49807 | BARK RIVER | 3,072 | $64,539 |
| 49837 | GLADSTONE | 9,899 | $64,785 |
| 49896 | WILSON | 1,702 | $61,406 |
| 49886 | SPALDING | 543 | $82,159 |