| ZIP Code | 49818 |
|---|---|
| City | Cornell |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Delta County |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Elevation | 825 ft |
| Latitude | 45.982363 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.349348 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 284 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 127 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 153 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 105 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 111 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,492 ▼ 26% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,100 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 781 |
| Vacant Units | 304 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 781 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 304 |
| Owner Occupied | 99.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 49818 is located in Cornell, Michigan, within Delta County. With a population of 1,212, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 49818 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,492 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 49818 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,100 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 99.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 49818 is primarily White (92.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has declined by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 49818 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 49818 in Cornell, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,212 residents, a median household income of $56,492, and a median home value of $161,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.