ZIP code 49839
Where is ZIP code 49839?
Grand Marais, Michigan
Alger County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49839 belongs to Grand Marais, Michigan in Alger County. 49839 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Grand Marais post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 198 people live in the 49839 area, where the median household income is $47,292. The closest ZIP codes are 49883 (Seney, 18.3 mi south), 49853 (Mc Millan, 22.4 mi southeast) and 49836 (Germfask, 29 mi south).
| ZIP code | 49839 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Grand Marais |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Alger County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.6529, -85.9836 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 498 |
Population and income in 49839
| Population | 198 · lower than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 71.1 years · higher than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $47,292 · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,179 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $163,600 · lower than 67% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 582 |
| Households | 134 (1.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.5% |
| Land area | 154.44 sq mi (plus 35.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49839. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49839
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49883 | Seney, MI | 18.3 mi S | Standard |
| 49853 | Mc Millan, MI | 22.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 49836 | Germfask, MI | 29 mi S | Standard |
| 49868 | Newberry, MI | 30.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 49884 | Shingleton, MI | 31.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 49820 | Curtis, MI | 32.4 mi S | Standard |
| 49827 | Engadine, MI | 36 mi SE | Standard |
| 49895 | Wetmore, MI | 37.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 49862 | Munising, MI | 38.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 49838 | Gould City, MI | 41.7 mi S | Standard |
| 49768 | Paradise, MI | 42.2 mi E | Standard |
| 49748 | Hulbert, MI | 42.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49839 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49839
PO BOX 123
GRAND MARAIS MI 49839
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49839-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49839?
- 49839 is a Grand Marais, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49839 in?
- ZIP code 49839 is in Alger County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49839 in?
- 49839 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49839?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49839 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49839?
- About 198 people live in ZIP code 49839, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49839?
- The median household income in 49839 is $47,292 a year, lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49839 for a street address?
- No. 49839 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Grand Marais use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49839?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49839 are 49883 (Seney, 18.3 miles), 49853 (Mc Millan, 22.4 miles), 49836 (Germfask, 29 miles) and 49868 (Newberry, 30.9 miles).