County

Chippewa County, MI

18 ZIP codes  ·  15 cities  ·  Michigan

👥36,876Population
💰$61,408Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$148,344Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 6.8%Asian: 1%Other: 10.2%Race
White67.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black6.8%
Asian1.0%
Other10.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.92
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma204 (0.8%)
HS Graduate7,403 (30.5%)
Some College4,943 (20.4%)
Associates4,083 (16.8%)
Bachelors2,210 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree5,401 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College20.4%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,408 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$148,344 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units20,651
Vacant Units6,618

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Chippewa County, MI

Chippewa County is located in Michigan and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,876 residents. With a median age of 41.42, it is a middle-aged county.

Chippewa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,408 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Chippewa County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $148,344 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $781. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chippewa County are majority White (67.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Chippewa County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Chippewa County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49710 Barbeau 311 $73,500 $184,800 0.0% 32.1%
49715 Brimley 3,222 $62,045 $164,100 $585 5.2% 36.0%
49724 Dafter 1,172 $65,096 $163,300 $1,140 2.7% 43.8%
49725 De Tour Village 580 $53,563 $216,500 23.6% 37.4%
49726 Drummond Island 1,106 $65,000 $250,500 $824 7.0% 34.0%
49728 Eckerman 411 $57,961 $118,600 9.7% 30.4%
49736 Goetzville 492 $49,167 $141,700 0.0% 26.2%
49748 Hulbert 228 $52,083 $108,100 9.4% 20.5%
49788 Kincheloe 3,979 $52,639 $99,000 $839 18.9% 25.2%
49752 Kinross 922 $75,366 $126,800 0.0% 21.9%
49768 Paradise 359 $67,813 $198,600 $572 20.2% 38.0%
49774 Pickford 1,994 $80,350 $168,000 $850 2.4% 32.1%
49780 Rudyard 1,606 $70,417 $139,300 $708 2.9% 41.2%
49783 Sault Sainte Marie 18,778 $59,847 $146,400 $782 5.1% 33.5%
49793 Trout Lake 158 $41,250 $164,300 3.5% 38.2%