ZIP code 49862
Where is ZIP code 49862?
Munising, Michigan
Alger County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49862 belongs to Munising, Michigan in Alger County. 49862 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 4,546 people live in the 49862 area, where the median household income is $61,340. The closest ZIP codes are 49895 (Wetmore, 4.4 mi southeast), 49806 (Au Train, 10.6 mi west) and 49884 (Shingleton, 10.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 49862 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Munising |
| Also accepted | Christmas |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Alger County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.3994, -86.6983 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 498 |
Population and income in 49862
| Population | 4,546 · lower than 51% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 27 · lower than 83% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · higher than 59% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 39% |
| Median household income | $61,340 · lower than 68% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,531 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,400 · lower than 63% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $711 a month |
| Housing units | 2,463 |
| Households | 1,713 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 170.01 sq mi (plus 44.6 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49862. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49862
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49895 | Wetmore, MI | 4.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 49806 | Au Train, MI | 10.6 mi W | Standard |
| 49884 | Shingleton, MI | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 49816 | Chatham, MI | 11.6 mi W | Standard |
| 49825 | Eben Junction, MI | 13.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49826 | Rumely, MI | 16.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49822 | Deerton, MI | 16.8 mi W | Standard |
| 49891 | Trenary, MI | 18.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 49885 | Skandia, MI | 26.4 mi W | Standard |
| 49833 | Little Lake, MI | 31.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49880 | Rock, MI | 31.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 49872 | Perkins, MI | 33.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49862 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49862
123 MAIN ST
MUNISING MI 49862
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CHRISTMAS as the city name for 49862. Avoid Forest Lake: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49862-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49862?
- 49862 is a Munising, Michigan ZIP code. Christmas is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 49862 in?
- ZIP code 49862 is in Alger County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49862 in?
- 49862 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49862?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49862 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49862?
- About 4,546 people live in ZIP code 49862, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49862?
- The median household income in 49862 is $61,340 a year, lower than 68% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49862?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49862 are 49895 (Wetmore, 4.4 miles), 49806 (Au Train, 10.6 miles), 49884 (Shingleton, 10.8 miles) and 49816 (Chatham, 11.6 miles).