ZIP code 49968

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 49968 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Wakefield, MI. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 49968 ZIP code area.

49968 is the zip code for

Wakefield, MI

Total population
2,247▼
Housing units
1,474▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
250.23
Density
(people per sq. mile)
8.98▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
2.22

Demographic data for zip code 49968

Gender:

Male
1,107▼
Female
1,140▼
Median age
Male
49.50
Female
52.20
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,012▼
Family households
573▼
Nonfamily households
439▲
Average household size
2.09▼
Average family size
2.68▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,474▲
Occupied housing units
1,012▼
Owner-occupied
858▼
Renter-occupied
154▼
Vacant housing units
462▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
97▲
5 to 9 years
114▲
10 to 14 years
97▼
15 to 19 years
98▼
20 to 24 years
82▼
25 to 34 years
212▼
35 to 44 years
240▼
45 to 54 years
340▼
55 to 59 years
183▲
60 to 64 years
182▲
65 to 74 years
250▼
75 to 84 years
207▼
85 years and over
145▲
Median age
50.90▲
Age

Race:

White
2,177
Hispanic or Latino
20
Black or African American
2
Asian
8
American Indian & Alaska Native
20
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
1
Two or More Races
19
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 49968

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,855
Civilian labor force
895
Employed
825
Unemployed
70
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
960
Percent Unemployed
7.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
802
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
657
Carpooled
90
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
5
Walked
26
Other means
0
Worked at home
24
Mean travel time
22.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
825
Management / business / science / arts
192
Service
209
Sales / office
128
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
106
Production / transportation / material moving
190
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
825
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
25
Construction
69
Manufacturing
142
Wholesale trade
3
Retail trade
58
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
9
Information
24
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
35
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
29
Educational services / health care / social assistance
170
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
83
Public administration
80
Other services
98
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
825
Private wage & salary workers
586
Government workers
181
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
58
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,042
Less than $10,000
132
$10,000 to $14,999
109
$15,000 to $24,999
196
$25,000 to $34,999
99
$35,000 to $49,999
180
$50,000 to $74,999
231
$75,000 to $99,999
53
$100,000 to $149,999
38
$150,000 to $199,999
0
$200,000 or more
4
Median household income
$33,707
Mean household income
$39,026
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
15.4%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 49968

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Wakefield-marenisco School
715 Putnam Street		(906) 224-942130510214.3
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Public libraries around Wakefield, MI

NameAddress
Wakefield Public Library
401 Hancock Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 49968

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Baraga County Mem Hospital
770 North Main Street
L'anse, MI 49946		(906) 524-330052
Grand View Hospital
N10561 Grand View Lane
Ironwood, MI 49938		(906) 932-252554
Iron County Community Hosp
1400 West Ice Lake Road
Iron River, MI 49935		(906) 265-612182
Keweenaw Mem Medical Center
205 Osceola Street
Laurium, MI 49913		(906) 337-650042
Ontonagon Memorial Hospital
601 Seventh Street
Ontonagon, MI 49953		(906) 884-413472
Portage Health System
500 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930		(906) 483-10000
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 49968

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Club 28203 Sunday Lake St
Wakefield, MI 49968		Pizza906-224-8781
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