| ZIP Code | 49724 |
|---|---|
| City | Dafter |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 693 ft |
| Latitude | 46.32764 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.390112 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 199 (28.6%) |
| Some College | 66 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 116 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 232 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,096 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,300 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,140/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 495 |
| Vacant Units | 56 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 495 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 56 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 49724 is located in Dafter, Michigan, within Chippewa County. With a population of 1,172, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 49724 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,096 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49724 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $163,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,140 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 49724 is primarily White (80.63%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49724 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 49724 in Dafter, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,172 residents, a median household income of $65,096, and a median home value of $163,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.