ZIP Code 49968 - Wakefield Michigan

ZIP Code 49968 is located in Wakefield Michigan. Portions of 49968 are also in Wakefield Township and Bessemer Township and Marenisco Township. 49968 is entirely within Gogebic County. Regionally, it is located in the The UP of Michigan Region.

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ZIP Code 49968 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWakefield
Primary CountyGogebic County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,124
Area Code(s)906
Current Time
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49968 Demographics

49968 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49968 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49968 is White. The current unemployment level in 49968 is 5.6%.

Population2,124
Population Growth Rate4.05%
Population Density7 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,039
Median Household Income (2021)$43,459
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$42,430
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)5.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.53%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.55%

49968 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,07298.53%
Black20.1%
Hispanic140.67%
Asian70.33%
Native American80.38%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49968 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White26097.01%
Black00%
Hispanic31.12%
Asian10.37%
Native American41.49%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

49968 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1459.15%
Bachelor Degree17010.73%
High School Diploma58136.66%
No High School Diploma150.95%
GED or Alternate593.72%
1 or More Years of College34121.51%
Associates Degree17711.17%
Masters Degree794.98%
Professional Degree20.13%
Doctorate Degree161.01%

49968 Geography

Coordinates46.48719788,-89.88026428
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 49968
RegionThe UP of Michigan Region
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Area302 Square Miles

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49968 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4a: -30F to -25F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateJune 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion50d - Ontonagon Lobe Moraines and Gogebic Iron Range

49968 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)-13142840505452443421729
Avg Max Temp (°F)19253550657377746553362350
Avg Precip (In.)2.141.292.162.223.194.094.013.993.863.43.122.1935.66

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