49970 ZIP Code – Watton, Michigan
49970 is a ZIP code serving Watton, Michigan in Baraga County with a population of approximately 277 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $58,194, which is near the Michigan average and below the national figure. The median home value of $102,700 is well below the national average, with 97.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
About 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.8%, below the national average. The median age is 62.2, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 49961, 49919, 49952.
ZIP Code 49970 Data
Population
277
Median Household Income
$58,194
Median Home Value
$102,700
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
62.2
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
County
Baraga County
State
Michigan
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ZIP 49970 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49970 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 277 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $102k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 62.2 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.8% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49961 – Sidnaw
- 49919 – Covington
- 49952 – Nisula
- 49903 – Amasa
- 49908 – Baraga
- 49967 – Trout Creek
- 49946 – Lanse
- 49958 – Pelkie
- 49861 – Michigamme
- 49948 – Mass City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49961 | SIDNAW | 141 | $50,625 |
| 49919 | COVINGTON | 101 | $45,341 |
| 49952 | NISULA | 133 | $67,083 |
| 49903 | AMASA | 194 | $35,893 |
| 49908 | BARAGA | 3,104 | $48,190 |