| ZIP Code | 49788 |
|---|---|
| City | Kincheloe |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 799 ft |
| Latitude | 46.264324 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.469852 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.40 |
| Below Poverty | 25.2% ▲ 152% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 18.9% ▲ 286% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 509 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 859 (35.6%) |
| Associates | 406 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 214 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 394 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,639 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,000 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $839/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 890 |
| Vacant Units | 43 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 890 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 43 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
ZIP code 49788 is located in Kincheloe, Michigan, within Chippewa County. With a population of 3,979, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 49788 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,639 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49788 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $99,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $839 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.9%) and renters (52.1%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 49788 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.2%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49788 stands at 18.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 49788 in Kincheloe, MI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 3,979 residents, a median household income of $52,639, and a median home value of $99,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.