49710 ZIP Code — Barbeau, MI

Chippewa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49710 is located in Barbeau, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 34.39 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49710

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,917. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49710 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

34.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49710 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49710

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49710. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barbeau	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49783 Sault Sainte Marie (8.8 mi) 49774 Pickford (8.9 mi) 49724 Dafter (10.2 mi) 49788 Kincheloe (12.2 mi) 49736 Goetzville (13.5 mi) 49786 Kincheloe (14.8 mi) 49785 Kincheloe (14.8 mi) 49784 Kincheloe (15 mi) 49719 Cedarville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	34.39 sq mi
Water area	9.38 sq mi
Latitude	46.2734
Longitude	-84.1917
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$72,917

Median household income

$35,168

Per capita income

$190,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	13.9%
18 and over	284	86.1%
65 and over	105	31.8%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.5%

Two or more races 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	260	69.5%
Two or more races	49	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	44	11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 28.0%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	28.0%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$72,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	52.7%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	19.9%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.6%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	58.5%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	66.5%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	9.8%
No fuel used	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	7	4.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	19.5%
Households with children under 18	41	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	44.5%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.0%	16.6%
Married	75.9%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	13.2%
Divorced	14.3%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 29.3%

Public administration 15.9%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	44.2%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.9%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	6.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	96.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	317	96.1%
Born in same state	297	90.0%
Born in different state	263	79.7%
Foreign born	20	6.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	3.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	8.8%
French	28	8.5%
Polish	17	5.2%
German	13	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	3.9%
Irish	12	3.6%
English	7	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	78.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49710

What city is ZIP code 49710 in?

ZIP code 49710 is primarily assigned to Barbeau, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49710 in?

ZIP code 49710 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49710 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 49710 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 49710 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49710 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49710 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 49710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49710?

The median home value in ZIP code 49710 is $190,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49710 in?

ZIP code 49710 observes the EST timezone.