49780 ZIP Code — Rudyard, MI

Chippewa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49780 is located in Rudyard, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 269.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49780

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,896. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49780 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,638

population

269.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49780 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49780

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rudyard	Acceptable
Rudyard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49784 Kincheloe (9.3 mi) 49785 Kincheloe (9.3 mi) 49786 Kincheloe (9.4 mi) 49752 Kinross (10 mi) 49715 Brimley (10.5 mi) 49788 Kincheloe (11.8 mi) 49724 Dafter (15.2 mi) 49781 Saint Ignace (18.1 mi) 49760 Moran (18.4 mi) 49774 Pickford (18.6 mi) 49745 Hessel (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,638
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	269.54 sq mi
Water area	2.95 sq mi
Latitude	46.2583
Longitude	-84.6925
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	37.0%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,638

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$69,896

Median household income

$30,199

Per capita income

$123,300

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

937

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

171

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	380	23.2%
18 and over	1,258	76.8%
65 and over	211	12.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Two or more races 7.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,350	78.9%
Two or more races	126	7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	108	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	73	4.3%
Other race	24	1.4%
Black or African American	20	1.2%
Asian	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$69,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,300
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	36.6%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.4%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.3%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	142	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	110	17.4%
Households with children under 18	230	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	159	25.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	32.3%
Married	51.1%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	4.3%
Divorced	15.1%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.6%
Kindergarten	6	1.4%
Elementary school	152	36.0%
High school	148	35.1%
College / grad school	88	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Retail trade 17.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.6%

Public administration 9.5%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Other services 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	29.2%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,580	96.5%
Spanish	18	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	1.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,581	96.5%
Born in same state	1,572	96.0%
Born in different state	1,339	81.7%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	57	3.5%
Not a US citizen	24	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	258	15.8%
English	200	12.2%
Italian	112	6.8%
Arab	45	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	1.4%
German	6	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49780

What city is ZIP code 49780 in?

ZIP code 49780 is primarily assigned to Rudyard, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49780 in?

ZIP code 49780 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49780 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 49780 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49780?

The median home value in ZIP code 49780 is $123,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 49780?

ZIP code 49780 has an estimated population of 1,638 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 49780?

The median household income in ZIP code 49780 is $69,896, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 49780 in?

ZIP code 49780 observes the EST timezone.