The 49878 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Rapid River in Michigan in Delta County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,344. An estimated 34.2% of residents in the 49878 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 53.5 years. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,049. Median househould income in this region is $53,491, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 49878 is $53,491, while the region's mean household income is $59,671. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,049. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49878 of $28,049 is approximately 11.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.8% of the population in 49878 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.8% of 49878 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49878, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 49878 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49878 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 49878 are older than average. The median age of 53.5 years in ZIP Code 49878 is approximately 40.42% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 49878 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 49878 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 49878, 98.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Delta County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49878, an estimated 15.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 14.9% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Delta County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.9% |
In ZIP Code 49878, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 18.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.0% in this Delta County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.9% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49878 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49878 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49878 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 49878 | 20.35¢/kWh | 15.16¢/kWh | 6.47¢/kWh |
| Michigan | 19.67¢/kWh | 13.86¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 49878 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.93 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.99 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.41 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.86 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.32 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.7 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49878, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 49878 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Delta County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
| Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem | 1 |
In 49878, 49.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49878 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 49878 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.5% |
| Construction | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.0% |
| Information | 0.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |