| City: | Hulbert, Michigan |
| County: | Chippewa County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:26:15 PM |
| Population: | 198 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 906 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.3639, -85.1351 |
| Land Area: | 108.705 sq mi |
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Hulbert sits in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula, where Chippewa County meets the shores of Lake Superior's southern waters. This isn't primarily a year-round community. Of 291 total housing units, 161 (55%) are seasonal vacation homes. Year-round population is just 198 people in 101 occupied households.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 61.8 square mile territory. The post office maintains 97 PO Boxes for 101 households, giving an adoption rate of 0.96. Nearly every household relies on a box. One rural carrier route provides limited delivery, but PO Boxes remain the primary access method for most residents and all seasonal homeowners.
The community has small-town character with numbered streets (1st through 6th) intersecting Hulbert Road and M-28, Michigan's east-west highway through the Upper Peninsula. Street names like Scenic Lane, Forest Lane, and Lakeview Drive point to the natural setting that draws seasonal residents. Maple Street has some apartments, but most housing is single-family.
Median age is 54.8 years. This reflects a retirement and vacation community rather than a working-age population. Median home value of $108,100 is moderate, typical for rural Upper Michigan lakefront areas. About 20% work from home, higher than the national average and consistent with seasonal or remote residents. Transportation workers make up a significant portion of the workforce (32 of about 80 workers), likely related to the area's position along regional corridors.
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Hulbert, MI 49748Street addresses exist for the one rural route, but PO Box delivery is the standard for this community.
Numbered streets (1st-6th) form a small town grid, while nature-themed names like Scenic Lane and Forest Lane reflect the vacation community character.
ZIP Code 49748 has 198 residents and 101 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 54.8 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.3%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (4.0%, higher than the state average of 0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 198Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 228Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.98Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 244 | 138 | 113 | 121 | 126 | 174 | 179 | 190 | 171 | 183 | 127 | 165 | 228 |
| Decennial Census | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 198 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.8
Male Median Age: 55
Female Median Age: 54.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 165 | 91.16% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 2.21% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 4.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.55% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 100 | 50.51% | 55.0 years |
| Females: | 98 | 49.49% | 54.7 years |
| Total: | 198 | 100% | 54.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 225 | 98.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.32% |
| Total Population: | 228 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 225 | 98.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.32% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $52,083, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $22,583 (76.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,797. Family households earn a median of $70,625 versus $17,083 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,542). By gender, male median income is $34,464 and female is $37,386, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,922 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 29.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,500 | $23,036 | $25,313 | $32,500 | $38,750 | $40,625 | $45,250 | $43,750 | $39,286 | $38,750 | $28,750 | $0 | $52,083 |
| Median Family Income | $34,375 | $23,750 | $32,813 | $38,750 | $48,750 | $46,607 | $49,167 | $50,313 | $53,750 | $49,688 | $64,000 | $68,021 | $70,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,000 | $22,750 | $18,750 | $11,250 | $18,750 | $20,000 | $26,250 | $28,750 | $20,000 | $19,583 | $17,917 | $17,083 | $17,083 |
| Median Male Income | $44,375 | $50,000 | $43,750 | $33,750 | $0 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $33,750 | $28,542 | $29,688 | $30,833 | $32,917 | $34,464 |
| Median Female Income | $16,667 | $15,625 | $28,750 | $27,000 | $0 | $33,750 | $35,625 | $41,250 | $40,938 | $31,875 | $0 | $38,250 | $37,386 |
| Employed: | 48 | 26.23% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 2.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 130 | 71.04% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 37.50% |
| Service: | 9 | 18.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 16.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 4.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 22.92% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 48 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $108,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $6,500 (5.67%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), is down $525 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $538. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.27% (25.77% with a mortgage, 74.23% free-and-clear) and renters 6.73% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 67.70%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,600 | $90,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 | $90,000 | $87,500 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | $129,700 | $115,600 | $99,400 | $108,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 14.29% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 85.71% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $525 | $711 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $538 | $544 | $538 | $613 | $700 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 25 | 24.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 72 | 69.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 6.73% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 32.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 218 | 67.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 322 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 273 | 84.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 2.48% |
| Other Units: | 41 | 12.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 322 | 100% |
In 2023, 5.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.80%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (70.60%). Public coverage is 80.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (79.41%). College enrollment is 14.71%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 8.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 3.31% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 79 | 43.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 46 | 25.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 24 | 13.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 1.66% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 3.87% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 159 | 87.85% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 5.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 83 | 30.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 184 | 67.15% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 2.55% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 267 | 97.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.5% | 14.3% | 16.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 79.41% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 5.88% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 14.71% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 29 | 85.29% |
ZIP Code 49748 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $104,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 101Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $33,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $104,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 49748 is located in Chippewa County, Michigan, within the Sault Ste. Marie, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42300) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,448 people, about 0.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 49748. It covers 108.705 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.042 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sault Ste. Marie, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 36,448Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 108.705 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.042 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25027.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 49748 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.