ZIP code 49942
Where is ZIP code 49942?
Kearsarge, Michigan
Houghton County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49942 belongs to Kearsarge, Michigan in Houghton County. 49942 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Kearsarge post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 55 people live in the 49942 area, where the median household income is $54,722. The closest ZIP codes are 49805 (Allouez, 1.3 mi north), 49917 (Copper City, 1.8 mi northeast) and 49901 (Ahmeek, 2.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 49942 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kearsarge |
| Also accepted | Calumet |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Houghton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 47.2694, -88.4184 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 499 |
Population and income in 49942
| Population | 55 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 100 · lower than 53% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.8 years · higher than 57% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 73% / 27% |
| Median household income | $54,722 · lower than 81% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $59,527 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 44% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 48 |
| Households | 48 (1.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49942. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49942
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49805 | Allouez, MI | 1.3 mi N | Standard |
| 49917 | Copper City, MI | 1.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 49901 | Ahmeek, MI | 2.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 49913 | Calumet, MI | 2.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 49934 | Hubbell, MI | 6.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49950 | Mohawk, MI | 8.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 49945 | Lake Linden, MI | 8.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 49922 | Dollar Bay, MI | 11.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 49930 | Hancock, MI | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 49931 | Houghton, MI | 12.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 49921 | Dodgeville, MI | 14.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 49905 | Atlantic Mine, MI | 16.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49942 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49942
PO BOX 123
KEARSARGE MI 49942
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CALUMET as the city name for 49942. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49942-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49942?
- 49942 is a Kearsarge, Michigan ZIP code. Calumet is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 49942 in?
- ZIP code 49942 is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49942 in?
- 49942 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49942?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49942 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49942?
- About 55 people live in ZIP code 49942, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49942?
- The median household income in 49942 is $54,722 a year, lower than 81% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49942 for a street address?
- No. 49942 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Kearsarge use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49942?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49942 are 49805 (Allouez, 1.3 miles), 49917 (Copper City, 1.8 miles), 49901 (Ahmeek, 2.1 miles) and 49913 (Calumet, 2.6 miles).