| City: | Amasa, Michigan |
| County: | Iron County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:30:18 PM |
| Population: | 219 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.2505, -88.4469 |
| Land Area: | 157.016 sq mi |
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Amasa sits in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where 53 square miles of Iron County forest and lakes draw seasonal visitors. Of the 316 homes here, 179 are used seasonally (57% of the housing stock). That transforms this small community throughout the year. The year-round population of 219 residents swells during summer and hunting seasons.
The Amasa post office maintains 180 PO Boxes for 114 occupied households. This 1.58 adoption rate means the post office serves beyond the immediate town. Surrounding areas without street delivery rely on Amasa's post office. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative delivery across the territory. Two rural carrier routes handle what street delivery exists, but most residents and seasonal homeowners depend on boxes.
Median age is 53.9 years. These aren't college students or young families. The population skews toward retirees and seasonal homeowners. Median home values of $56,700 indicate modest vacation properties rather than luxury estates. Many homes date from earlier eras. Nearly 18% work from home, typical for rural areas where remote work has become viable.
Street names tell the Upper Peninsula story. Maple Avenue has the most delivery points (8 addresses), including apartments. Nature dominates: Hemlock Avenue, Spruce Street, W Pine Street. Lakes dot the area: Bone Lake Road, Cable Lake Road, Porter Lake Road. Parks Farm Road and Triangle Ranch Road hint at the agricultural and ranching heritage. River Avenue and River Lane follow local waterways.
With 11 business establishments employing 225 workers, employment exceeds the resident population. These aren't all local jobs. Workers commute in, likely to seasonal tourism operations, timber operations, or regional services. The mismatch between 219 residents and 225 jobs shows Amasa functions as an employment center for surrounding areas.
For permanent residents and seasonal homeowners, PO Boxes are the standard. Street delivery exists on two rural routes covering select roads, but boxes remain the primary method. The post office has operated since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began.
Street names feature Upper Peninsula nature (Maple, Hemlock, Spruce) and local lakes (Bone Lake, Cable Lake, Porter Lake).
ZIP Code 49903 has 219 residents and 114 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 53.9 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 219Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 228Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,266Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 114Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $56,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 167 | 162 | 162 | 180 | 131 | 123 | 108 | 115 | 79 | 85 | 156 | 194 | 228 |
| Decennial Census | 133 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 219 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.9
Male Median Age: 53.6
Female Median Age: 56
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| White: | 204 | 98.08% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.44% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 105 | 47.95% | 53.6 years |
| Females: | 114 | 52.05% | 56.0 years |
| Total: | 219 | 100% | 53.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 225 | 98.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 1.32% |
| Total Population: | 228 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 225 | 98.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.32% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $38,266, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $17,016 (80.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,016. Family households earn a median of $40,833 versus $37,644 for nonfamily households (a difference of $3,189). By gender, male median income is $28,125 and female is $33,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,250 | $23,750 | $38,125 | $35,536 | $31,875 | $35,000 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $36,250 | $37,917 | $33,594 | $35,893 | $38,266 |
| Median Family Income | $44,375 | $50,000 | $49,167 | $42,500 | $40,000 | $41,250 | $42,917 | $43,333 | $62,083 | $57,500 | $34,688 | $41,250 | $40,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,441 | $20,625 | $21,667 | $23,750 | $21,042 | $18,750 | $35,313 | $35,500 | $30,417 | $31,750 | $33,438 | $35,223 | $37,644 |
| Median Male Income | $48,036 | $47,679 | $46,667 | $31,250 | $30,000 | $33,125 | $35,625 | $43,750 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $66,250 | $57,500 | $28,125 |
| Median Female Income | $21,944 | $21,750 | $29,375 | $29,063 | $36,250 | $35,500 | $29,792 | $33,750 | $28,750 | $30,714 | $26,250 | $48,750 | $33,750 |
| Employed: | 86 | 42.79% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 2.49% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 110 | 54.73% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 45 | 52.33% |
| Service: | 5 | 5.81% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 23.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 9.30% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 9.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 86 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $56,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $5,300 (8.55%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,800. The median gross rent is $333, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $133 (28.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.84% (17.04% with a mortgage, 82.96% free-and-clear) and renters 8.16% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 62.31%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $62,000 | $53,800 | $65,700 | $64,700 | $61,700 | $61,700 | $71,400 | $67,900 | $67,500 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $51,400 | $56,700 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 75.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 25.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $466 | $277 | $277 | $290 | $280 | $281 | $0 | $335 | $238 | $325 | $333 | $375 | $333 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 15.65% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 112 | 76.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 8.16% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 37.69% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 243 | 62.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 390 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 347 | 88.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 4.10% |
| Other Units: | 27 | 6.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 390 | 100% |
In 2023, 20.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 82.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 14.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 21.88%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.05% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 3.66% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 92 | 48.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 20.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 5.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 9.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 10.99% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 182 | 95.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 20.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 130 | 39.51% |
| Public Insurance: | 189 | 57.45% |
| No Insurance: | 10 | 3.04% |
| Total: | 329 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 319 | 96.96% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.4% | 11.8% | 13.9% | 23.8% | 25.0% | 27.8% | 20.0% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 18.8% | 12.0% | 19.4% | 16.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 4 | 12.50% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 15.63% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 21.88% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 12.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 65.63% |
ZIP Code 49903 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 210 people with an annual payroll of $9,654,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 195Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,469,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,654,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 210Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49903 is located in Iron County, Michigan, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 49903. It covers 157.016 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.949 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 157.016 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.949 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25027.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2601960Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Amasa CDP; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49903 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.