ZIP Code 49878 - Rapid River Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49878 is located in Rapid River Michigan. Portions of 49878 are also in Masonville Township and Nahma Township and Ensign Township and Bay de Noc Township and Garden Township and Baldwin Township (Delta County) and Mathias Township and Maple Ridge Township (Delta County) and Brampton Township and Nahma. 49878 is primarily within Delta County, with some portions in Alger County. Regionally, 49878 is located in the The UP of Michigan Region.
ZIP Code 49878 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rapid River |
| Primary County | Delta County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,204 |
| Area Code(s) | 906 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49878 Map
49878 Demographics
49878 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 49878 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 49878 is White. The current unemployment level in 49878 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,204 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.4% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,628 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,930 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $425,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.34% |
49878 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,989 | 96.36% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 83 | 2.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
49878 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 95.85% |
| Black | 2 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49878 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 149 | 5.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 490 | 18.98% |
| High School Diploma | 1,080 | 41.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 2.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 407 | 15.76% |
| Associates Degree | 273 | 10.57% |
| Masters Degree | 106 | 4.11% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.39% |
49878 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.96591187, -86.8350296 |
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| Cities/Towns in 49878 | |
| Region | The UP of Michigan Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Escanaba, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 503 Square Miles |
49878 Schools
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49878 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50aa - Menominee-Drummond Lakeshore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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