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ZIP Code 49879
Republic, MI, Marquette County
Population
1,057
Land area
176.9sq mi
People per sq mi
6
City
Republic
ZIP 49879 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 49879 at a glance
- ZIP 49879 (Republic) is 97% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,471 a year, 32% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,500 (58% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for ZIP 49879
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 49879, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,471
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$97,500
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
60.0
Average commute
35.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
17
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
32
$1.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$183K
7 loans
Campaign donations
$2,507
58% D, 40% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 49879, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 49879, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 49879?
- ZIP code 49879 is in Republic, MI (Marquette County).
- What county is ZIP code 49879 in?
- ZIP code 49879 is mostly in Marquette County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 49879?
- About 1,057 people live in the 49879 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.