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Chippewa County, MI
4 cities and towns and 16 ZIP codes in Chippewa County, Michigan.
Population
36,295
Land area
1,559sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
16
Cities and towns in Chippewa County
Chippewa County at a glance
- Chippewa County is 87% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,217, 15% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,900 (30% below Michigan) and median rent is $797 a month.
- Its largest cities are Sault Ste. Marie (13,335), Kincheloe (2,524) and Brimley (345).
Local data for Chippewa County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chippewa County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,217
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$161,900
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,921), Irish Americans (3,766), French Americans (1,892).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,789
12,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,932
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$452M
FY 2026, $12,292 per person
PPP loans
$51.1M
762 loans, 7,140 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$60.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chippewa County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chippewa County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
163
Most often winter storm
Flood insurance policies
73
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 8°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chippewa County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chippewa County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chippewa County, MI?
- Sault Ste. Marie is the largest city or town in Chippewa County, with about 13,335 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chippewa County?
- Chippewa County includes 16 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49710, 49715, 49724, 49725, 49726.
- What is the population of Chippewa County, MI?
- About 36,295 people live in Chippewa County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chippewa County?
- Chippewa County borders Mackinac County, Luce County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023