49783 Zip Code Profile

49783 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $97,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Sault Ste. Marie area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $46,943/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 49783 is $42,695.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 49783 earn an average of $25,009/year. Women earn only $16,502/year.

8,957 people in 49783 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 49783? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 14.7 minutes!

The median age here is 37 . There are 9,691 men and 9,977 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,490 people (out of the 19,668 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,492 homes, and 612 businesses every day. 562 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

49783 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 46 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Odessa, Ukraine!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 721 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:19,668
• White Population:15,774
• Black Population:211
• Hispanic Population:265
• Asian Population:247
• Hawaiian Population:36
• Indian Population:4,405
• Male Population:9,691
• Female Population:9,977
• Median Age:37
• Median Age of Males:36
• Median Age of Females:39

• Geography

• Region:Midwest
• Division:East North Central
• State:Michigan
• CBSA Type:Micropolitan
• CBSA Name:Sault Ste. Marie MI
• County:Chippewa
• City: Sault Sainte Marie
• Longitude:-84.4
• Latitude:46.5
• Elevation:722 feet above sea levele
• Area code:906

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:8,697
• Drive alone:6,678
• Carpool:1,164
• Public transit:210
• Ride bikes or walk:562


• Average commute time:14.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5:677
•    5 - 9:2,635
•    10 - 14:2,176
•    15 - 19:1,222
•    20 - 24:683
•    25 - 29:253
•    30 - 34:528
•    35 - 39:84
•    40 - 44:44
•    45 - 59:98
•    60 - 89:184
•    90 plus:113

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$97,400
• Average Annual Household Income:$40,504
• Businesses:513
• Employees:7,201
• Annual Payroll:$198,619,000
• Average Family Income:$46,943
• Median Family Income:$33,233
• Average Income for Men:$25,009
• Average Income for Women:$16,502

• The Politics

• Congressional District:01
• Congressional District Land Area:24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:033
• State FIPS Code:26

• Sault Ste.Marie Farmers' Market

View all schools in Sault Ste. Marie

Primary Schools

Bahweting Anishnabe Psa

1301 Marquette Street

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-5055

Jkl Bahweting Anishnabe School

1301 Marquette Avenue

Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-5055

Lincoln School

810 E. 5th Avenue

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6626

Soo Township School

5788 S. M 129

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6630

Washington Elementary School

1200 Ryan Avenue

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6629

Middle Schools

Sault Area Middle School

684 Marquette Avenue

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6604

High Schools

Malcolm High School

460 West Spruce Street

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6638

Sault Area High School

904 Marquette Avenue

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 635-6605