City

Dafter, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Michigan

👥1,172Population
💰$65,096Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$163,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 5.6%Other: 5.5%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian5.6%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
17%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.4%)
HS Graduate199 (28.6%)
Some College66 (9.5%)
Associates116 (16.7%)
Bachelors73 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree232 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College9.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,096 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$163,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,140/mo
Total Housing Units495
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Dafter, MI

Dafter is a city in Michigan, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,172 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Dafter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,096 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dafter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,140 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dafter is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.63%).

Dafter, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Dafter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49724 1,172 $65,096 $163,300 $1,140 2.7% 43.8% 89.3%