49902 ZIP Code – Alpha, Michigan
49902 is a ZIP code serving Alpha, Michigan in Iron County with a population of approximately 210 residents. The median household income of $36,417 is well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. The median home value of $32,000 is well below the national average, with 87.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $525 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 20.3%, well above the national average. An estimated 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 58.4, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 49920, 49927, 49915.
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ZIP 49902 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49902 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 210 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $32k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $525 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 58.4 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.2% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49920 – Crystal Falls
- 49927 – Gaastra
- 49915 – Caspian
- 54121 – Florence
- 49881 – Sagola
- 54542 – Long Lake
- 49801 – Iron Mountain
- 49935 – Iron River
- 49903 – Amasa
- 54120 – Fence
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49920 | CRYSTAL FALLS | 4,207 | $56,652 |
| 49927 | GAASTRA | 390 | $57,000 |
| 49915 | CASPIAN | 576 | $50,417 |
| 54121 | FLORENCE | 3,165 | $55,274 |
| 49881 | SAGOLA | 357 | $68,462 |