49748 ZIP Code — Hulbert, MI
Chippewa County, Michigan
ZIP code 49748 is located in Hulbert, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 108.71 square miles and serves a population of 165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.
165
population
108.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49748
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hulbert | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 165 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 108.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.3639 |
| Longitude | -85.1351 |
| 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 | 62.4% | 49.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.7% | 13.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
165
Population
2
People per sq mi
63.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$26,341
Per capita income
$99,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.6%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
Unemployment
274
Housing units
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
7
3
10–14
2
1
15–19
1
5
25–34
5
2
35–44
1
9
45–54
9
11
55–59
10
13
60–64
13
21
65–74
19
12
75–84
11
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19 | 11.5% |
| 18 and over | 146 | 88.5% |
| 65 and over | 66 | 40.0% |
| Median age | 63.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.9%
Two or more races
10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
10.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 76.9% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 10.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.4% | 49.3% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.7% | 13.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
25.9%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
2.4%
$50k–$75k
29.4%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 25.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.3%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter occupied | 9.4% |
| Vacant | 69.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 4.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.7% |
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 55.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 28.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 44 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 8.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 52 | 61.2% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| Married | 67.6% | 64.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 4.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
36.8%
Some college, no degree
32.6%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
1.4%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 5.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 35.7% |
| High school | 2 | 14.3% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 50.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
30.0%
Construction
22.5%
Public administration
15.0%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Education & healthcare
7.5%
Retail trade
2.5%
Professional & management
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.0% |
| Government | 22.5% |
| Self-employed | 17.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 5.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.2% |
| Carpool | 21.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 15.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
17.8%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 76.5% |
| Retirement income | 57.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 44.2% |
| High cholesterol | 42.5% |
| Diabetes | 15.9% |
| Heart disease | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 40.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.9% |
| Cancer | 9.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 13.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 33.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 40.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.3% |
| Public insurance | 72.7% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 151 | 91.5% |
| Spanish | 2 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 162 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 162 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 134 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 46 | 27.9% |
| Italian | 11 | 6.7% |
| German | 6 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 6 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 2 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.5% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49748
What city is ZIP code 49748 in?
ZIP code 49748 is primarily assigned to Hulbert, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49748 in?
ZIP code 49748 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 49748 have a large retiree population?
77% of households in ZIP code 49748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 49748 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 49748 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 49748?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 49748 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49748 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 49748 in?
ZIP code 49748 observes the EST timezone.