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ZIP Code 49968

Wakefield, MI, Gogebic County

Population

2,203

Land area

265.4sq mi

People per sq mi

8

City

Wakefield

ZIP 49968 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49968 at a glance

  • ZIP 49968 (Wakefield) is 95% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,759, 23% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,800 (60% below Michigan) and median rent is $656 a month.

Local data for ZIP 49968

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 49968, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,759

Poverty rate

13.0%

Median home value

$91,800

Prices +2.9% in a year

Median rent

$656/mo

Homeownership

85.0%

Bachelor's or higher

17.6%

Median age

48.9

Average commute

23.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

54

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

481

$18.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$4.3M

50 loans

Campaign donations

$7,373

58% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 49968, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

658

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

12

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 2°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 49968, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 49968?
ZIP code 49968 is in Wakefield, MI (Gogebic County).
What county is ZIP code 49968 in?
ZIP code 49968 is mostly in Gogebic County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 49968?
About 2,203 people live in the 49968 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.