The 49969 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Watersmeet in Michigan in Gogebic County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,259. It is estimated that 48.5% of residents in the 49969 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 60.2 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 97.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,217. An estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $41,875.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49969 is $41,875, while the region's mean household income is $54,517. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,217. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49969 of $26,217 is approximately 17.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 8.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 13.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 49969 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.2% of 49969 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49969, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 49969 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49969 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (72.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (26.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26.8% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49969 are older than average. The median age of 60.2 years in ZIP Code 49969 is approximately 58.01% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 48.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.4% of the population in 49969 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 5 to 9 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 49969 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 30.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 49969, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gogebic County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49969, an estimated 21.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Gogebic County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.6% |
In ZIP Code 49969, 97.5% of the population graduated high school, while 25.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.0% in this Gogebic County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49969 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49969 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49969 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49969 | 22.31¢/kWh | 12.5¢/kWh | 6.9¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 19.67¢/kWh | 13.88¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49969 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.18 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.53 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.66 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.15 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.2 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.71 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.47 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.3 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 49969, 36.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.9 minutes. Approximately 30.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49969 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 13.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 49969 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.2% |
| Construction | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 30.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.3% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |