49783 ZIP Code, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
49783 is a ZIP code in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan in Chippewa County. It covers 149 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49724, 49710 and 49752. 18,681 people live here in 7,984 households. With about 126 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $60,658, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sault Sainte Marie, MI
- County: Chippewa County
- Land area: 149 sq mi
- Population: 18,681
- Median household income: $60,658
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,681 |
| Households | 7,984 |
| Median household income | $60,658 |
| Income per person | $32,313 |
| Median age | 37.8 |
| Homeowners | 67.2% |
| Median home value | $158,800 |
| Median rent | $795 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% |
| Broadband internet | 86.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 11.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 21.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 11.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.7% |
| Owned outright | 24.8% |
| Rented | 27.9% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.1% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 8.1% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 5.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.0% |
Businesses in 49783
495 business establishments with 6,637 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 91
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 71
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 62
- Accommodation and Food Services: 59
- Construction: 49
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 33
- Finance and Insurance: 28
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49724 (7.8 mi)
- 49710 (11.1 mi)
- 49752 (12.2 mi)
- 49784 (13.5 mi)
- 49788 — Kincheloe CDP, MI (13.6 mi)
- 49774 (17.4 mi)
- 49715 — Brimley CDP, MI (19.3 mi)
- 49780 (23.8 mi)
Areas that include 49783
- Sault Ste. Marie, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sault Sainte Marie, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chippewa County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Chippewa County
- No. 2 of 10: lowest median age in Chippewa County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Chippewa County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49783, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49783 in?
- 49783 is a Sault Sainte Marie, MI mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Sault Ste. Marie; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49783 in?
- 49783 is in Chippewa County.
- What is the population of 49783?
- About 18,681 people (±347), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,690.
- What is the median household income in 49783?
- $60,658 (±$3,508), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49783?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49783 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49783?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49724 (7.8 mi), 49710 (11.1 mi), 49752 (12.2 mi), 49784 (13.5 mi), 49788 (13.6 mi, Kincheloe) and 49774 (17.4 mi).
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