ZIP code 49902
Where is ZIP code 49902?
Alpha, Michigan
Iron County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 49902 belongs to Alpha, Michigan in Iron County. 49902 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Alpha post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 906. About 215 people live in the 49902 area, where the median household income is $39,115. The closest ZIP codes are 49920 (Crystal Falls, 4.7 mi north), 49927 (Gaastra, 10.3 mi west) and 54121 (Florence, 12.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 49902 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alpha |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Iron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.0438, -88.3771 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 499 |
Population and income in 49902
| Population | 215 · lower than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 298 · higher than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.7 years · higher than 91% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $39,115 · lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,932 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $34,100 · lower than 100% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 148 |
| Households | 115 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 0.72 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49902. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49902
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49920 | Crystal Falls, MI | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 49927 | Gaastra, MI | 10.3 mi W | Standard |
| 54121 | Florence, WI | 12.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 49964 | Stambaugh, MI | 12.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49915 | Caspian, MI | 12.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49935 | Iron River, MI | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 49903 | Amasa, MI | 13.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 54542 | Long Lake, WI | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 49881 | Sagola, MI | 15.1 mi E | Standard |
| 49815 | Channing, MI | 16.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 54120 | Fence, WI | 20.8 mi S | Standard |
| 49801 | Iron Mountain, MI | 21.3 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49902 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49902
PO BOX 123
ALPHA MI 49902
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49902-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49902?
- 49902 is a Alpha, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49902 in?
- ZIP code 49902 is in Iron County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49902 in?
- 49902 is in the Central Time zone (America/Menominee).
- What area code is 49902?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49902 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49902?
- About 215 people live in ZIP code 49902, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49902?
- The median household income in 49902 is $39,115 a year, lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 49902 for a street address?
- No. 49902 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Alpha use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49902?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49902 are 49920 (Crystal Falls, 4.7 miles), 49927 (Gaastra, 10.3 miles), 54121 (Florence, 12.1 miles) and 49964 (Stambaugh, 12.3 miles).