ZIP Code 49728

ZIP code 49728 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 477.1 square miles in Eckerman, Chippewa County, Michigan. The area is home to 334 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 49728 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49728 sits at $60,909 (17% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,622. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $122,100 (44% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49728 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49728 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 →