ZIP Code 49724 - Dafter Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49724 is located in Dafter Michigan. Portions of 49724 are also in Dafter Township and Bruce Township (Chippewa County) and Superior Township and Kinross Charter Township. 49724 is entirely within Chippewa County. Regionally, 49724 is located in the The UP of Michigan Region.
ZIP Code 49724 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dafter |
| Primary County | Chippewa County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,151 |
| Area Code(s) | 906 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49724 Map
49724 Demographics
49724 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49724 is White. The current unemployment level in 49724 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,151 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.37% |
| Population Density | 20 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 456 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,838 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.96% |
49724 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 843 | 82.65% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 145 | 14.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 1.57% |
49724 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 85 | 11.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 77 | 10.66% |
| High School Diploma | 252 | 34.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 2.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 20 | 2.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 159 | 22.02% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 10.25% |
| Masters Degree | 26 | 3.6% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.42% |
49724 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.33182526, -84.42106628 |
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| Cities/Towns in 49724 | |
| Region | The UP of Michigan Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 57 Square Miles |
49724 Schools
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49724 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50z - Rudyard Clay Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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