ZIP Code 49748

ZIP code 49748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.3 square miles in Hulbert, Chippewa County, Michigan. The area is home to 170 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 49748 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49748 sits at $56,250 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $24,517. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 13.7%. On housing, the median home value is $113,400 (48% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 49748 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 →