| ZIP Code | 49780 |
|---|---|
| City | Rudyard |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 690 ft |
| Latitude | 46.209089 |
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| Longitude | -84.686118 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 332 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 145 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 142 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 170 (16%) |
| Graduate Degree | 268 (25.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,417 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $139,300 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $708/mo ↓ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 985 |
| Vacant Units | 353 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 985 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 353 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 49780 is located in Rudyard, Michigan, within Chippewa County. With a population of 1,606, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 49780 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,417 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49780 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $708 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 49780 is primarily White (82.88%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49780 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 49780 in Rudyard, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,606 residents, a median household income of $70,417, and a median home value of $139,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.