PlainZIP

Goetzville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49736

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

578
3/sq mi
$49,688
Median income
$135,900
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goetzville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49736 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goetzville, Chippewa County, Michigan, home to just 578 residents across 206.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49736 reports a modest median household income of $49,688 (32% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,631. Local economic indicators show a 12.0% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $135,900 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 90.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chippewa County, letting you compare 49736 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 49736, Goetzville, 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

578

Population

206.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49736?

58.9

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$49,688

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$33,631

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49736 ranks nationally

Goetzville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,688 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

507

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$135,900

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 49736, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $838,000.

10

Businesses

20

Employees

$838K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 60.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49736 vs 49725 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49725 De Tour Village, MI 766 7.4 mi

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Pop: 19,668
49788 standard
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Pop: 6,609
49715 standard
Brimley, MI
Pop: 3,130
49780 standard
Rudyard, MI
Pop: 1,946
49774 standard
Pickford, MI
Pop: 1,851
49724 standard
Dafter, MI
Pop: 1,146

Related Areas

Chippewa County Goetzville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49736 in? ▼
ZIP code 49736 (Goetzville) 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 49736? ▼
ZIP code 49736 in Goetzville, MI has a population of 578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49736? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49736 is $49,688, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49736? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49736 is $135,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49736? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49736 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49736? ▼
ZIP code 49736 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49736? ▼
In ZIP code 49736, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 49736? ▼
In ZIP code 49736, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49736? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49736 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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