ZIP code 49968
Where is ZIP code 49968?
Wakefield, Michigan
Gogebic County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49968 belongs to Wakefield, Michigan in Gogebic County. 49968 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 534, 715 and 906. About 2,203 people live in the 49968 area, where the median household income is $55,759. The closest ZIP codes are 49959 (Ramsay, 2.6 mi west), 49911 (Bessemer, 5.2 mi west) and 49938 (Ironwood, 10.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 49968 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wakefield |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Gogebic County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715, 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.4752, -89.9424 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 499 |
Population and income in 49968
| Population | 2,203 · lower than 67% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 94% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $55,759 · lower than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,767 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $91,800 · lower than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $656 a month |
| Housing units | 1,379 |
| Households | 975 (2.14 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 265.38 sq mi (plus 2.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49968. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49968
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49959 | Ramsay, MI | 2.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49911 | Bessemer, MI | 5.2 mi W | Standard |
| 49938 | Ironwood, MI | 10.3 mi W | Standard |
| 54534 | Hurley, WI | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 54525 | Gile, WI | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
| 54550 | Montreal, WI | 14.8 mi W | Standard |
| 49947 | Marenisco, MI | 15.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 49910 | Bergland, MI | 18.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 54536 | Iron Belt, WI | 19 mi W | PO Box only |
| 54557 | Presque Isle, WI | 21.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 54547 | Mercer, WI | 21.9 mi S | Standard |
| 54545 | Manitowish Waters, WI | 22.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49968 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49968
123 MAIN ST
WAKEFIELD MI 49968
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49968-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49968?
- 49968 is a Wakefield, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 49968 in?
- ZIP code 49968 is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49968 in?
- 49968 is in the Central Time zone (America/Menominee).
- What area code is 49968?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49968 use area codes 534, 715 and 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49968?
- About 2,203 people live in ZIP code 49968, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49968?
- The median household income in 49968 is $55,759 a year, lower than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49968?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49968 are 49959 (Ramsay, 2.6 miles), 49911 (Bessemer, 5.2 miles), 49938 (Ironwood, 10.3 miles) and 54534 (Hurley, 12.3 miles).