49855 Zip Code Profile

49855 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Marquette, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $166,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Marquette area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $60,283/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49855 is $51,112.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49855 earn an average of $30,780/year. Women earn only $17,874/year.

15,582 people in 49855 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49855? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.9 minutes!

The median age here is 35. There are 17,210 men and 16,351 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 16,657 people (out of the 33,561 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,793 homes, and 1,185 businesses every day. 1,310 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49855 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Zagreb, Croatia!) and -87 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 738 feet above sea levell.

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• Gwinn Farmers Market
• Munising Farmers Market

• Skandia Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 33,561
• White Population: 31,571
• Black Population: 1,134
• Hispanic Population: 387
• Asian Population: 365
• Hawaiian Population: 26
• Indian Population: 992
• Male Population: 17,210
• Female Population: 16,351
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 34
• Median Age of Females: 37

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Marquette MI
• County: Marquette
• City: Marquette
• Longitude: -87.4
• Latitude: 46.5
• Elevation: 738 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 906

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 15,244
• Drive alone: 12,302
• Carpool: 1,466
• Public transit: 106
• Ride bikes or walk: 1,310


• Average commute time: 13.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 1,333
•    5 - 9: 4,724
•    10 - 14: 3,711
•    15 - 19: 2,376
•    20 - 24: 1,393
•    25 - 29: 359
•    30 - 34: 595
•    35 - 39: 69
•    40 - 44: 110
•    45 - 59: 189
•    60 - 89: 197
•    90 plus: 188

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $166,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $44,757
• Businesses: 1,063
• Employees: 14,592
• Annual Payroll: $495,955,000
• Average Family Income: $60,283
• Median Family Income: $35,911
• Average Income for Men: $30,780
• Average Income for Women: $17,874

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 103
• State FIPS Code: 26

• Downtown Marquette Farmers & Artists Market

View all schools in Marquette

Primary Schools

Cherry Creek Elementary School

1111 Ortman Road

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4399

Sandy Knoll School

401 N. 6th Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4281

Superior Hills Elementary School

1201 S. Mcclellan Avenue

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4295

Vandenboom Elementary School

1175 Erie Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4320

Middle Schools

Bothwell Middle School

1200 Tierney Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4262

Graveraet Intermediate School

611 N. Front Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4302

North Star Academy Polaris Jr. High

3030 Wright Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 226-0156

High Schools

Marquette Senior High School

1203 W. Fair Avenue

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-4254

North Star Academy

3030 Wright Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 226-0156

Other Schools

Marquette Alger Administrative Unit

321 E. Ohio Street

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 226-5101

Marquette Community Schools

1103 W. College

Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 225-5402