ZIP code 49878: Rapid River, MI
49878 is a ZIP code in Rapid River, Michigan, mainly in Delta County, part of the Escanaba, MI micro area. About 3,329 people live here.
- Population
- 3,329
- Median household income
- $71,136
- Typical home value
- $210,700+11.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $813gross, per month
- Median age
- 54.1
- Homeowners
- 96.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 49878 details
| City | Rapid River |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta County (also partly Alger County) |
| Metro area | Escanaba, MI |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 455.6 sq mi, plus 34.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 7 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 45.94674, -86.87753 |
Median rent in 49878 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $242/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,273/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 49878
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49872 | Perkins, MI | 11.0 mi | 231 |
| 49837 | Gladstone, MI | 11.1 mi | 10,265 |
| 49864 | Nahma, MI | 13.1 mi | 22 |
| 49894 | Wells, MI | 14.8 mi | 861 |
| 49829 | Escanaba, MI | 17.2 mi | 16,416 |
| 49817 | Cooks, MI | 17.9 mi | 580 |
| 49895 | Wetmore, MI | 18.6 mi | 840 |
| 49891 | Trenary, MI | 19.8 mi | 548 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 49878?
A typical home in ZIP code 49878 is worth about $210,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,136 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $210,700 homeWhat can a $71,136 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 49878
What city is ZIP code 49878?
ZIP code 49878 is in Rapid River, MI, in Delta County.
What county is ZIP code 49878 in?
49878 is mainly in Delta County, Michigan, and partly in Alger County.
What is the population of ZIP code 49878?
About 3,329 people live in ZIP code 49878, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 49878 in?
49878 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.