49774 ZIP Code — Pickford, MI

Chippewa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49774 is located in Pickford, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 152.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49774

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,417. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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. The average commute of 22 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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 49774 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,766

population

152.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pickford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49788 Kincheloe (8.8 mi) 49710 Barbeau (8.9 mi) 49784 Kincheloe (9.5 mi) 49786 Kincheloe (9.5 mi) 49785 Kincheloe (9.6 mi) 49724 Dafter (10.7 mi) 49736 Goetzville (11.3 mi) 49719 Cedarville (12.5 mi) 49783 Sault Sainte Marie (13.5 mi) 49745 Hessel (14.2 mi) 49780 Rudyard (18.6 mi) 49725 De Tour Village (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,766
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	152.59 sq mi
Water area	32.02 sq mi
Latitude	46.1801
Longitude	-84.3211
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	46.0%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,766

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$76,417

Median household income

$37,651

Per capita income

$152,900

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

991

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

129

35–44

120

45–54

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	24.9%
18 and over	1,326	75.1%
65 and over	382	21.6%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 5.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,600	89.3%
Two or more races	104	5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	3%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.4%
Other race	5	0.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$76,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,900
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	32.2%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	45.7%
Fuel oil	17.6%
Wood	21.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	499	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	123	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	66	9.3%
Households with children under 18	242	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	34.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	15.1%
Married	65.8%	72.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	7.9%
Divorced	8.7%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.2%
Kindergarten	93	18.5%
Elementary school	192	38.2%
High school	104	20.7%
College / grad school	98	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Construction 13.2%

Public administration 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Retail trade 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	30.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,717	97.2%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,715	97.1%
Born in same state	1,698	96.1%
Born in different state	1,530	86.6%
Foreign born	17	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	51	2.9%
Not a US citizen	32	62.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	306	17.3%
French	272	15.4%
English	198	11.2%
Arab	90	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	30	1.7%
German	25	1.4%
Dutch	16	0.9%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49774

What city is ZIP code 49774 in?

ZIP code 49774 is primarily assigned to Pickford, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49774 in?

ZIP code 49774 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49774 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 49774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49774 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 49774 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 49774 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 49774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49774?

The median home value in ZIP code 49774 is $152,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 49774 in?

ZIP code 49774 observes the EST timezone.