49726 ZIP Code — Drummond Island, MI

Chippewa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49726 is located in Drummond Island, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 128.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49726

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 $222,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,573. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) 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 49726 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,001

population

128.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drummond Island	Acceptable
Drummond Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49725 De Tour Village (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,001
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	128.91 sq mi
Water area	120.08 sq mi
Latitude	46.0092
Longitude	-83.6783
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,001

Population

People per sq mi

60.0

Median age

$60,573

Median household income

$40,338

Per capita income

$222,900

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

1,496

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	11.7%
18 and over	884	88.3%
65 and over	415	41.5%
Median age	60.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	973	97.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	1.7%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
Asian	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$60,573

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,900
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	64.7%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	68.0%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	9.1%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	83	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	128	23.7%
Households with children under 18	59	10.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	55.1%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	7.1%
Married	68.7%	61.2%
Separated	4.3%	1.4%
Widowed	3.2%	19.0%
Divorced	8.4%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	15.0%
Kindergarten	6	6.0%
Elementary school	46	46.0%
High school	20	20.0%
College / grad school	13	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 35.4%

Construction 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Education & healthcare 5.9%

Retail trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Information 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.0%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	48.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	43.5%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	39.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	961	96.0%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	991	99.0%
Born in same state	978	97.7%
Born in different state	792	79.1%
Foreign born	13	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	342	34.2%
Italian	180	18%
English	56	5.6%
Arab	16	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.7%
German	4	0.4%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49726

What city is ZIP code 49726 in?

ZIP code 49726 is primarily assigned to Drummond Island, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49726 in?

ZIP code 49726 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49726 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 49726 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49726 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 49726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49726 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 49726 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49726 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 49726 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49726 in?

ZIP code 49726 observes the EST timezone.