What city is ZIP code 49878?

ZIP code 49878 is in Rapid River, MI (Delta County).

What county is ZIP code 49878 in?

ZIP code 49878 is mostly in Delta County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 49878?

About 3,329 people live in the 49878 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 49878

Rapid River, MI, Delta County

Population

3,329

Land area

455.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Rapid River

ZIP 49878 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 49878 at a glance

ZIP 49878 (Rapid River) is 96% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $71,136, close to the Michigan median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,600 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $813 a month.

Local data for ZIP 49878

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 49878, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,136

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$176,600

Prices +47.1% in a year

Median rent

$813/mo

Homeownership

96.6%

Bachelor's or higher

22.2%

Median age

54.1

Average commute

26.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

323

$13.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2.2M

77 loans

Campaign donations

$6,707

20% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 49878, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

542

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 7°F

31.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 49878, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 49878?: ZIP code 49878 is in Rapid River, MI (Delta County).
What county is ZIP code 49878 in?: ZIP code 49878 is mostly in Delta County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 49878?: About 3,329 people live in the 49878 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.