Brimley, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49715

Chippewa County, Michigan — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,130
7/sq mi
$63,494
Median income
$163,200
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brimley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49715 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49715 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 474.2 square miles in Brimley, Chippewa County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,130 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49715 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49715 sits at $63,494 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,346. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $163,200 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $609 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49715 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49715 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 49715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49715.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49715, Brimley, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,130

Population

474.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49715?

43.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 33.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,494

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,346

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49715 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,494 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,969

Total Housing Units

1,355

Occupied Units

614

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$163,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$609

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 49715, employing approximately 663 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,730,000.

37

Businesses

663

Employees

$25.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 27.0%
Retail trade 6 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49715 in?
ZIP code 49715 (Brimley) is located in Chippewa County, Michigan. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49715?
ZIP code 49715 in Brimley, MI has a population of 3,130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49715?
The median household income in ZIP 49715 is $63,494, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49715?
The median home value in ZIP 49715 is $163,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49715 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49715?
ZIP code 49715 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49715 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49715?
In ZIP code 49715, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49715?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49715 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49715?
In ZIP code 49715, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49715 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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