What city is ZIP code 49916?

ZIP code 49916 is in Chassell, MI (Houghton County).

What county is ZIP code 49916 in?

ZIP code 49916 is mostly in Houghton County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 49916?

About 2,865 people live in the 49916 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 49916

Chassell, MI, Houghton County

Population

2,865

Land area

109.7sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Chassell

ZIP 49916 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49916 at a glance

ZIP 49916 (Chassell) is 85% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $74,625, close to the Michigan median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,000 (14% below Michigan) and median rent is $925 a month.

Local data for ZIP 49916

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 49916, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,625

Poverty rate

8.4%

Median home value

$199,000

Prices -2.4% in a year

Median rent

$925/mo

Homeownership

87.0%

Bachelor's or higher

39.4%

Median age

46.4

Average commute

18.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

142

$6.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.4M

38 loans

Campaign donations

$4,510

63% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 49916, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

978

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 9°F

31.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 49916, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.3%

U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 49916?: ZIP code 49916 is in Chassell, MI (Houghton County).
What county is ZIP code 49916 in?: ZIP code 49916 is mostly in Houghton County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 49916?: About 2,865 people live in the 49916 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.