49878 ZIP Code – Rapid River, Michigan
49878 is a small ZIP code in Rapid River, Michigan, part of Delta County with a population of approximately 3,204 residents. The median household income is $62,800 — near the Michigan average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $157,500, below the national average, with 96.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $654 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national average. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 54.0, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 49872, 49837, 49864.
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ZIP 49878 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 49878 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,204 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $157k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $654 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.0 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.3% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 49872 – Perkins
- 49837 – Gladstone
- 49864 – Nahma
- 49894 – Wells
- 49817 – Cooks
- 49895 – Wetmore
- 49829 – Escanaba
- 49835 – Garden
- 49880 – Rock
- 49891 – Trenary
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49872 | PERKINS | 226 | $51,026 |
| 49837 | GLADSTONE | 9,899 | $64,785 |
| 49864 | NAHMA | 32 | $33,958 |
| 49894 | WELLS | 912 | $58,924 |
| 49817 | COOKS | 627 | $59,091 |