The 49862 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Munising in Michigan in Alger County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,163. An estimated 22.5% of residents in the 49862 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.5 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 91.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $18,043. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $44,708.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49862 is $44,708, while the region's mean household income is $55,565. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,043. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49862 of $18,043 is approximately 43.11% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 49862 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.1% of 49862 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49862, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 49862 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49862 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.5%), followed by Black or African American (13.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49862 are older than average. The median age of 42.5 years in ZIP Code 49862 is approximately 11.55% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 49862 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 49862 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 49862, 99.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Alger County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49862, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Alger County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
In ZIP Code 49862, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.3% in this Alger County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49862 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 49862 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.4% of adults 18 and older in this Alger County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.0% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49862 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.4% of those 18 and above in 49862 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 49862 include obesity (36.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| Current smoking | 20.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.3% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49862 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 5.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49862 | 20.35¢/kWh | 15.16¢/kWh | 6.47¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 18.57¢/kWh | 13.73¢/kWh | 8.02¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49862 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.14 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.96 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.34 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.27 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.85 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49862, debt collection have received the most complaints in 49862 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Alger County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
In 49862, 42.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.9 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49862 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 14.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 49862 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 8.5% |