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Chippewa County
Goetzville, MI
49736
49736 ZIP Code — Goetzville, MI
Chippewa County, Michigan
ZIP code 49736 is located in
Goetzville ,
Michigan ,
within Chippewa County .
It covers approximately 73.36 square miles and serves a population of
487 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 906 .
About ZIP code 49736
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 $133,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,000. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 49736 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
487
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
73.36 sq mi
Water area
24.37 sq mi
Latitude
46.0820
Longitude
-84.1330
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
906
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
49.3%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
34.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
13.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.8%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$46,000
Median household income
$133,300
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 10.9% 18 and over 434 89.1% 65 and over 152 31.2% Median age 61.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.1%
Group Count % White 459 94.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 4.1% Two or more races 8 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
49.3%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
34.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
13.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.8%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.0% $10k–$15k 14.2% $15k–$25k 12.5% $25k–$35k 10.3% $35k–$50k 9.5% $50k–$75k 20.7% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 10.8% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $46,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.0% Renter occupied 6.0% Vacant 53.0% Single-family detached 77.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.9% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.13
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 22.7% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 14.4% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 11.1% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 9.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.4% 1 bedroom 13.0% 2 bedrooms 36.6% 3 bedrooms 33.4% 4 bedrooms 11.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.4% 1 vehicle 31.9% 2 vehicles 42.2% 3 or more 12.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 12.9% Propane / LP gas 55.6% Fuel oil 9.9% Wood 17.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 126 54.3% Cohabiting couple 9 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 72 31.0% Female householder, no spouse 25 10.8% Households with children under 18 32 13.8% Households with seniors (65+) 107 46.1% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.1% 16.3% Married 51.1% 66.9% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 2.9% 5.8% Divorced 15.9% 10.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.0% Bachelor's or higher 16.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 13.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 13 28.3% High school 14 30.4% College / grad school 13 28.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Public administration
16.0%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.6% Service 27.5% Sales & office 9.2% Natural resources & construction 14.5% Production & transportation 12.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.7% Government 32.8% Self-employed 11.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.9% Carpool 20.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 7.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.7% Retirement income 37.9% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 43.8% High cholesterol 42.8% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 10.7% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 40.1% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 10.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 24.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 17.8% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 8.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.1% Visited dentist 65.9% Cholesterol screening 94.6% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 29.0% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 31.6% 65 and over 32.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.2% Public insurance 53.2% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 470 96.5% 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) 479 98.4% Born in same state 477 97.9% Born in different state 438 89.9% Foreign born 2 0.4% Naturalized citizen 8 1.6% Not a US citizen 7 87.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 91 18.7% Italian 50 10.3% English 25 5.1% French 25 5.1%
Ancestry Count % German 16 3.3% Dutch 7 1.4% Irish 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.6% Internet access 78.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49736
What city is ZIP code 49736 in?
ZIP code 49736 is primarily assigned to Goetzville, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49736 in?
ZIP code 49736 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49736 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 49736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49736 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 49736 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 49736 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 49736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49736?
The median home value in ZIP code 49736 is $133,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 49736 in?
ZIP code 49736 observes the EST timezone.
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