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Quinnesec, MI

Census-designated place in Dickinson County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49876.

Population

892

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

592

ZIP codes

1

Quinnesec and its ZIP codes

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Quinnesec at a glance

  • Quinnesec is about 3.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,713 a year, 47% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (33% below Michigan).

Local data for Quinnesec, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Quinnesec, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,713

Poverty rate

27.6%

Median home value

$154,900

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

5.6%

Median age

60.5

Average commute

16.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (214), Irish Americans (156), Polish Americans (147).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Quinnesec.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,203

13,696 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,204

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$263M

FY 2026, $10,149 per person

PPP loans

$2.3M

23 loans, 322 jobs reported

Dickinson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Quinnesec, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.7%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.8%

Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Quinnesec, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

478

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

24

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 4°F

31.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Quinnesec, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

ZIP codes in Quinnesec

1 in or overlapping Quinnesec. Population shown

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Cities near Quinnesec

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Niagara, WICity1.7 mi2.8
Iron MountainCity3.5 mi7.5
NorwayCity4.1 mi9.5
KingsfordCity4.4 mi4.3
Pembine, WICensus-designated place12 mi0.6
Dunbar, WICensus-designated place14 mi1.1
Florence, WICensus-designated place15 mi2.7
HermansvilleCensus-designated place20 mi1.3
Amberg, WICensus-designated place21 mi1.6
Goodman, WICensus-designated place21 mi1.7
PowersVillage24 mi0.9
AlphaVillage25 mi0.9
Crystal FallsCity25 mi3.5
CarneyVillage26 mi1.4
Wausaukee, WIVillage30 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Quinnesec, MI in?
Quinnesec is in Dickinson County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Quinnesec, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Quinnesec include 49876.
What is the population of Quinnesec, MI?
About 892 people live in Quinnesec, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Quinnesec?
Nearby places include Niagara, WI (1.7 mi), Iron Mountain (3.5 mi), Norway (4.1 mi), Kingsford (4.4 mi), Pembine, WI (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023