Republic is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The CDP had a population of 470 at the 2020 census, down from 570 in 2010. The community is located mostly within Republic Township with a small portion extending north into Humboldt Township. The Republic ZIP Code (49879) covers a much larger area than the CDP, including most of Republic Township and portions of Humboldt Township, plus portions of Mansfield and Crystal Falls townships in Iron County.

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Town numbers

ZIP code49879

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Living in Republic

Housing in Republic

$175K▲ 8.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Republic home is worth about $175,000, up 8.7% in a year, 34% below the Michigan typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Health in Republic

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 65% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

8better than MI·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 6.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 10.4%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Bell HospitalIshpeming · 20.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Ice Lake Family Health CenterIron River · 32.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49879, 49814 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Republic →

Natural hazards in Republic

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail

2Does Republic flood?paid flood claims since 2002 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Marquette County MapRepublic vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Republic →

Schools in Republic

All Republic schools →

B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Republic’s kids attend trail 51% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictRepublic-Michigamme SchoolsSchools1

RepublicMichigamme School B-Other · Grades PK–12 · 80 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.