| ZIP Code | 49817 |
|---|---|
| City | Cooks |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Schoolcraft County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 739 ft |
| Latitude | 45.949333 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.504514 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 2.6% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.2% ▲ 128% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 130 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 31 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 100 (26%) |
| Bachelors | 45 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 76 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,882 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,000 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 319 |
| Vacant Units | 93 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 319 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 93 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 49817 is located in Cooks, Michigan, within Schoolcraft County. With a population of 573, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 49817 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,882 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49817 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 49817 is primarily White (80.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49817 stands at 11.2%, 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 49817 in Cooks, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 573 residents, a median household income of $60,882, and a median home value of $181,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.