Rapid River ZIP Code List — Delta County, MI
There is one unique ZIP code in Rapid River, Michigan and it is 49878. Area code: 906.
1
ZIP codes
455.63
sq mi land
34.82
sq mi water
906
area code
Rapid River, MI ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Rapid River, MI (1)
Demographics & statistics
3,204
Population
54.5
Median age
$62,800
Median household income
$33,570
Per capita income
$157,500
Median home value
$654
Median monthly rent
93.1%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
2,535
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
71
Under 5
68
59
5–9
56
78
10–14
75
78
15–19
74
94
20–24
90
124
25–34
119
137
35–44
131
185
45–54
177
136
55–59
130
151
60–64
145
331
65–74
317
159
75–84
152
34
85+
33
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 487 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,717 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,026 | 32.0% |
| Median age | 54.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Two or more races
7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,896 | 89.9% |
| Two or more races | 225 | 7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
22.0%
$75k–$100k
18.3%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $62,800 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,500 |
| Median rent / month | $654 |
| Owner occupied | 93.1% |
| Renter occupied | 6.9% |
| Vacant | 46.0% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.1% |
| Electricity | 3.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 55.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 13.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 797 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 77 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 298 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 250 | 17.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 259 | 18.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 689 | 48.5% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Married | 60.0% | 59.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
14.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 207 | 41.6% |
| High school | 119 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 126 | 25.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Construction
11.2%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Professional & management
5.8%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.1% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.3% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
1.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.4% |
| Retirement income | 43.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 36.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.0% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 413 | 15.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 50.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,065 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,178 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 3,176 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 2,547 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 358 | 11.2% |
| French | 199 | 6.2% |
| German | 198 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 96 | 3% |
| Arab | 78 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 60 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Rapid River, MI?
Rapid River, MI has one ZIP code: 49878.
What is the main ZIP code for Rapid River, MI?
The primary ZIP code for Rapid River, MI is 49878. The city uses area code 906 for phone service.
What county is Rapid River, MI in?
Rapid River is located in Delta County, Michigan.
How many ZIP codes are in Rapid River, MI?
Rapid River, MI has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code covers the downtown Rapid River area along the Rapid River waterfront?
Downtown Rapid River and the surrounding waterfront area are located in ZIP code 49878, which encompasses the main commercial and residential districts of this Delta County community.
What is the ZIP code for businesses and residences in the Rapid River area near M-35?
All addresses in Rapid River, including those near the M-35 corridor that runs through the city, use the ZIP code 49878.