49724 ZIP Code — Dafter, MI

Chippewa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49724 is located in Dafter, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 61.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49724

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 $166,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,417. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49724 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,151
population
61.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49724 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49724

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City Status
Dafter Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
49788 Kincheloe (4.6 mi) 49783 Sault Sainte Marie (5.4 mi) 49786 Kincheloe (7.8 mi) 49785 Kincheloe (7.8 mi) 49784 Kincheloe (8.2 mi) 49710 Barbeau (10.2 mi) 49774 Pickford (10.7 mi) 49715 Brimley (14.7 mi) 49780 Rudyard (15.2 mi) 49752 Kinross (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,151
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 61.06 sq mi
Water area 0.43 sq mi
Latitude 46.3280
Longitude -84.3906
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 32.6% 49.3% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 49.8% 34.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 16.9% 13.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.7% 2.8% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,151
Population
19
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$65,417
Median household income
$30,690
Per capita income
$166,400
Median home value
$1,066
Median monthly rent
92.6%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
459
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
17
44
5–9
42
26
10–14
25
50
15–19
49
71
20–24
69
52
25–34
50
52
35–44
51
103
45–54
100
26
55–59
25
59
60–64
57
42
65–74
41
35
75–84
33
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821618.8%
18 and over93581.2%
65 and over16614.4%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or more races 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White95382%
American Indian / Alaska Native958.2%
Two or more races504.3%
Asian383.3%
Hispanic or Latino110.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander100.9%
Other race50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.6% 49.3% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 49.8% 34.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 16.9% 13.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.7% 2.8% 5.7%
Under $10k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 6.9%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 23.5%
$75k–$100k 21.6%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$15k–$25k6.9%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k23.5%
$75k–$100k21.6%
$100k–$150k20.2%
$150k–$200k4.3%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$65,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%
$50k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 33.3%
$200k–$300k 14.4%
$300k–$500k 10.8%
$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$166,400
Median rent / month$1,066
Owner occupied92.6%
Renter occupied7.4%
Vacant14.1%
Single-family detached81.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.2%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.78

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20194.7%
2000–200910.2%
1990–199930.4%
1980–198913.9%
1970–197911.4%
1960–19693.5%
1950–19599.8%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier13.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom4.5%
2 bedrooms20.4%
3 bedrooms52.0%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle20.2%
2 vehicles44.2%
3 or more32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.1%
Electricity8.6%
Propane / LP gas54.9%
Fuel oil11.9%
Wood22.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24257.5%
Cohabiting couple4711.2%
Male householder, no spouse9221.9%
Female householder, no spouse409.5%
Households with children under 1811126.4%
Households with seniors (65+)11627.6%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.7%31.8%
Married52.7%50.9%
Separated0.8%1.5%
Widowed1.0%6.3%
Divorced8.9%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 27.5%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 21.3%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.5%
Bachelor's or higher32.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool207.4%
Kindergarten2910.7%
Elementary school8029.4%
High school6323.2%
College / grad school8029.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%
Public administration 17.2%
Retail trade 11.2%
Other services 11.2%
Professional & management 8.5%
Manufacturing 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Construction 3.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.6%
Service36.8%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction7.0%
Production & transportation12.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector61.9%
Government28.7%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers4.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.2%
Carpool10.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home13.2%
Other means2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)20.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%
Under 18 years 13.6%
18 and over 12.2%
Married-couple families 5.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.3%
Retirement income28.0%
Supplemental Security1.0%
Cash public assistance6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.8%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist65.5%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11512.3%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 1813.0%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.2%
Public insurance44.7%
No insurance6.5%
Uninsured under 199.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11797.0%
Spanish161.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages161.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,10095.6%
Born in same state1,09895.4%
Born in different state89077.3%
Foreign born20.2%
Naturalized citizen514.4%
Not a US citizen3160.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French31327.2%
Italian13912.1%
English554.8%
Arab494.3%
AncestryCount%
German292.5%
Irish40.3%
Polish40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49724

What city is ZIP code 49724 in?

ZIP code 49724 is primarily assigned to Dafter, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49724 in?

ZIP code 49724 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49724 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49724 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49724 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 49724 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 49724 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49724?

The median home value in ZIP code 49724 is $166,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 49724 in?

ZIP code 49724 observes the EST timezone.

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