ZIP Code 49878

Located in Rapid River, MI (Delta County)

ZIP Code 49878 (Rapid River, MI): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 3,329 residents (3 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $176,901
  • Average Household Income: $71,136

ZIP code 49878 primarily serves Rapid River, MI in Delta County. An estimated 3,329 people live within this area, with about 3 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 49878, the average price is around $176,901. That makes local housing 20% lower than the Michigan average of $221,733, and 43% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 49878 earns about $71,136 a year. This income is 3% lower than the average family in Michigan ($73,374), and 10% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 3,329
Median Household Income $71,136
Median Home Value $176,901
Median Age 54.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$34,167
Labor Force Participation47.4%
Unemployment Rate4.7%
Average Commute Time26.4 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate96.6%
Median Rent$813
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units1,456

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityRapid River
CountyDelta
County FIPS26041
Metro Area (CBSA)Escanaba, MI
Population Density2.8/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)45.9585, -86.8652
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.66
Dual Income Families38.0%

Marital Status

Married62.0%
Never Married20.3%
Divorced10.0%
Widowed7.8%

Gender

Male50.3%
Female49.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)8.1%
Poverty Rate11.5%

Key Population Groups

Veterans14.4%
Disabled Population19.7%
Limited English Proficiency0.1%

All ZIP Codes in Rapid River

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
49878 Current 3,329 $71,136 $176,901

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