ZIP code 49871
Where is ZIP code 49871?
Palmer, Michigan
Marquette County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49871 belongs to Palmer, Michigan in Marquette County. 49871 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Palmer post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 392 people live in the 49871 area, where the median household income is $63,125. The closest ZIP codes are 49866 (Negaunee, 4.1 mi north), 49849 (Ishpeming, 6.3 mi west) and 49841 (Gwinn, 10 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 49871 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Palmer |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Marquette County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.4416, -87.5764 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 498 |
Population and income in 49871
| Population | 392 · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 85% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.1 years · higher than 78% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $63,125 · lower than 63% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,666 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $81,900 · lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $679 a month |
| Housing units | 192 |
| Households | 166 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 16.68 sq mi (plus 1.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49871. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49871
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49866 | Negaunee, MI | 4.1 mi N | Standard |
| 49849 | Ishpeming, MI | 6.3 mi W | Standard |
| 49841 | Gwinn, MI | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 49855 | Marquette, MI | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 49865 | National Mine, MI | 11.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 49814 | Champion, MI | 12.2 mi W | Standard |
| 49833 | Little Lake, MI | 15.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 49885 | Skandia, MI | 16.9 mi E | Standard |
| 49879 | Republic, MI | 20.5 mi W | Standard |
| 49877 | Ralph, MI | 22.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49822 | Deerton, MI | 25.1 mi E | Standard |
| 49861 | Michigamme, MI | 25.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49871 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49871
PO BOX 123
PALMER MI 49871
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49871-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49871?
- 49871 is a Palmer, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49871 in?
- ZIP code 49871 is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49871 in?
- 49871 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49871?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49871 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49871?
- About 392 people live in ZIP code 49871, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49871?
- The median household income in 49871 is $63,125 a year, lower than 63% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49871 for a street address?
- No. 49871 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Palmer use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49871?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49871 are 49866 (Negaunee, 4.1 miles), 49849 (Ishpeming, 6.3 miles), 49841 (Gwinn, 10 miles) and 49855 (Marquette, 11.1 miles).