ZIP code 49872
Where is ZIP code 49872?
Perkins, Michigan
Delta County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49872 belongs to Perkins, Michigan in Delta County. 49872 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Perkins post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 231 people live in the 49872 area, where the median household income is $53,281. The closest ZIP codes are 49880 (Rock, 4.8 mi northwest), 49837 (Gladstone, 7.9 mi south) and 49818 (Cornell, 9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 49872 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Perkins |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Delta County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 45.9925, -87.0792 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 498 |
Population and income in 49872
| Population | 231 · lower than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 92% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.8 years · higher than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $53,281 · lower than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,916 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 4.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,900 · lower than 64% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 128 |
| Households | 91 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.4% |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49872. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49872
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49880 | Rock, MI | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 49837 | Gladstone, MI | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 49818 | Cornell, MI | 9 mi SW | Standard |
| 49878 | Rapid River, MI | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49894 | Wells, MI | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 49891 | Trenary, MI | 15.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 49829 | Escanaba, MI | 15.7 mi S | Standard |
| 49819 | Arnold, MI | 20.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49807 | Bark River, MI | 21.4 mi S | Standard |
| 49873 | Perronville, MI | 22 mi SW | Standard |
| 49864 | Nahma, MI | 22.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 49833 | Little Lake, MI | 24 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49872 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49872
PO BOX 123
PERKINS MI 49872
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49872-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49872?
- 49872 is a Perkins, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49872 in?
- ZIP code 49872 is in Delta County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49872 in?
- 49872 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49872?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49872 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49872?
- About 231 people live in ZIP code 49872, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49872?
- The median household income in 49872 is $53,281 a year, lower than 84% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49872 for a street address?
- No. 49872 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Perkins use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49872?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49872 are 49880 (Rock, 4.8 miles), 49837 (Gladstone, 7.9 miles), 49818 (Cornell, 9 miles) and 49878 (Rapid River, 10.9 miles).