Drummond Island, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49726
Chippewa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,058
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,232
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Drummond Island pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49726 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Drummond Island, Chippewa County, Michigan, home to just 1,058 residents across 330.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49726 reports a modest median household income of $67,232 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,320. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $273,200 (24% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $408.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Michigan and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 49726.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 49726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drummond Island, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49726.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49726, Drummond Island, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,058
Population
330.6
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49726?
63.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,232
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$41,320
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49726 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Drummond Island, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,232 48th percentile higher than 48% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,592housing units
1,592
Total Housing Units
635
Occupied Units
957
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,200
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$408
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 49726, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,839,000.
41
Businesses
151
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 19.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49726, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,058 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49726 in?
ZIP code 49726 (Drummond Island) 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 49726?
ZIP code 49726 in Drummond Island, MI has a population of 1,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49726?
The median household income in ZIP 49726 is $67,232, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49726?
The median home value in ZIP 49726 is $273,200, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49726 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49726?
ZIP code 49726 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49726 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49726?
In ZIP code 49726, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49726?
In ZIP code 49726, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49726 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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