Rudyard, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49780
Chippewa County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,946
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rudyard pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49780 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49780 (Rudyard, MI) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 49780 covers 778.4 square miles in Rudyard, Chippewa County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,946 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49780 reports a modest median household income of $69,375 (5% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,509. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,700 (29% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $714; owner occupancy is 87.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Michigan and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 49780.
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 49780
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rudyard, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49780.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 49780, Rudyard, 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
1,946
Population
778.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49780?
46.9
Median Age
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
2.2%
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?
$69,375
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$31,509
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49780 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Rudyard, 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)
$69,375 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
983housing units
983
Total Housing Units
706
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,700
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$714
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 49780, employing approximately 305 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,678,000.
49
Businesses
305
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.1% |
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 49780, 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 (1,946 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 49780 in?
ZIP code 49780 (Rudyard) 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 49780?
ZIP code 49780 in Rudyard, MI has a population of 1,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49780?
The median household income in ZIP 49780 is $69,375, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49780?
The median home value in ZIP 49780 is $155,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49780?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49780 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49780?
ZIP code 49780 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49780?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49780 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49780?
In ZIP code 49780, 56.2% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 49780?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49780 is 25.2 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 49780?
In ZIP code 49780, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49780?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49780 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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