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49816 Zip Code (Chatham, MI) Detailed Profile




City: Chatham, MI (4.26%)
County: Alger County, MI
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 766
Zip code population in 2010: 724
Zip code population in 2000: 749

Houses and condos: 435
Renter-occupied apartments: 15
% of renters here:

5%
State:

27%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 49816: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 55.5 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 14 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.9% ($1,682)
Michigan:

1.2% ($2,746)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,293 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,394 (0.7%)

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Males: 378  (49.5%)
Females: 387  (50.5%)

For population 25 years and over in 49816:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 49816:

  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

Zip code 49816 compared to state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Races in zip code 49816 (2022)
    • 63883.6%White
    • 648.4%Two or more races
    • 607.9%Asian
    • 10.1%Hispanic or Latino
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100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $191,370
49816:

$191,370
Michigan:

$224,400



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in 49816 zip code as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 49816 is 102 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

48.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
Michigan:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 49816, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $46,653 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$46,653
State:

$68,945

Salary/wage: $40,330 (reported on 75.0% of returns)
Here:

$40,330
State:

$57,142
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 932.2% for AGIs below $25k, 2541.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5287.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8355.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13256.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $323 (reported on 36.1% of returns)
This zip code:

$323
Michigan:

$1,630
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 25.6% for AGIs below $25k, 6.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 12.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 26.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $683 (reported on 16.7% of returns)
Here:

$683
State:

$6,972
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.1% for AGIs below $25k, 55.0% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$1,200 (reported on 13.9% of returns)
Here:

+$1,200
State:

+$20,064
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 22.2% for AGIs below $25k, 100.0% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Profit/loss from business: +$2,480 (reported on 13.9% of returns)
Here:

+$2,480
State:

+$11,172
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 94.4% for AGIs below $25k, 97.5% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $12,650 (reported on 11.1% of returns)
49816:

$12,650
Michigan:

$19,803
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 562.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Earned income credit: $1,750 (reported on 16.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,750
State:

$2,251
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 71.1% for AGIs below $25k, 45.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 94.4%
Here:

94%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 92.3% for AGIs below $25k, 90.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 49816, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $40,574 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$40,574
State:

$55,609

Salary/wage: $35,846 (reported on 80.0% of returns)
Here:

$35,846
State:

$46,782
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 57.1% for AGIs below $25k, 62.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 74.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 146.5% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $258 (reported on 34.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$258
Michigan:

$1,491
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.1% for AGIs below $25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Ordinary dividends: $600 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
Here:

$600
State:

$6,225
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,320 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
Here:

+$7,320
State:

+$11,523

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $5,933 (reported on 8.6% of returns)
49816:

$5,933
Michigan:

$15,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.7% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Total itemized deductions: $16,550 (23% of AGI, reported on 17.1% of returns)
Here:

$16,550
State:

$21,628

Here:

22.8% of AGI
State:

18.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Charity contributions: $1,180 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
Here:

$1,180
State:

$4,225

Taxes paid: $4,950 (reported on 17.1% of returns)
49816:

$4,950
State:

$8,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Earned income credit: $2,083 (reported on 17.1% of returns)
Here:

$2,083
State:

$2,306
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.9% for AGIs below $25k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 62.9%
Here:

63%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 60.0% for AGIs below $25k, 62.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 66.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 49816, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $32,919 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$32,919
State:

$48,204

Salary/wage: $31,457 (reported on 84.1% of returns)
Here:

$31,457
State:

$42,791
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 101.9% for AGIs below $10k, 70.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 78.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 89.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.5% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $278 (reported on 47.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$278
Michigan:

$1,725
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable dividends: $839 (reported on 16.8% of returns)
Here:

$839
State:

$3,420

Net capital gain/loss: +$1,143 (reported on 10.5% of returns)
Here:

+$1,143
State:

+$8,532

Profit/loss from business: +$3,512 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
Here:

+$3,512
State:

+$9,547

IRA payment deduction: $3,000 (reported on 3.0% of returns)
49816:

$3,000
Michigan:

$2,875

Total itemized deductions: $13,549 (26% of AGI, reported on 15.3% of returns)
Here:

$13,549
State:

$18,509

Here:

26.1% of AGI
State:

20.7% of AGI

Charity contributions deductions: $722 (1% of AGI, reported on 10.8% of returns)
Here:

$722
State:

$3,365

Here:

1.3% of AGI
State:

3.6% of AGI

Total tax: $2,984 (reported on 76.3% of returns)
49816:

$2,984
State:

$7,691
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.7% for AGIs below $10k, 3.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Earned income credit: $1,444 (reported on 13.5% of returns)
Here:

$1,444
State:

$1,737

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 60.1%
Here:

60%
State:

60%
(% for various income ranges: 47.7% for AGIs below $10k, 60.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 65.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 65.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 59.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$65,811
Michigan:

$66,986
Chatham, MI (49816) map Nearest zip codes: 49825, 49891, 49826, 49806, 49822, 49862.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

41.4%
Michigan:

43.3%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

2.0%
Michigan:

45.7%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 10
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 297


Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 154 (68 now married, 86 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 49816 with a mortgage: 114
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,142
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $388

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

4.2%
Whole state:

13.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

2.3%
Whole state:

6.9%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.9
State:

6.5
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

2.8
State:

4.3
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 49816: Chatham Hill Ski Area (A), Chatham Corners (B), Michigan State University UP Research Station (C), Rock River Township Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 49816 include: Limestone Baptist Church (A), Sion Lutheran Church (B), Old Apostolic Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Limestone Township Cemetery (1), Pine Grove Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes and reservoirs: Davies Lake (A), Little Pole Lake (B), Rielly Lake (C), Ivars Pond (D), Spider Ponds (E), Trout Lake (F), Cleveland Cliffs Basin (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Creeks: Black Creek (A), Johnson Creek (B), Bohemian Creek (C), Cherry Creek (D), Ivars Creek (E), Weber Creek (F), Slapneck Creek (G), Squirrel Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 49816 include: Forest Lake Campground and Picnic Area (1), Rock River Township Recreation Area (2), Chatham Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 32010 to 2019
  • 412000 to 2009
  • 531990 to 1999
  • 201980 to 1989
  • 951970 to 1979
  • 451960 to 1969
  • 321950 to 1959
  • 451940 to 1949
  • 941939 or earlier

Zip code 49816 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chatham, MI (49816)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chatham, MI (49816)
  • 15no bedroom
  • 151 bedroom
  • 752 bedrooms
  • 1293 bedrooms
  • 514 bedrooms
  • 115+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chatham, MI (49816)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chatham, MI (49816)
  • 3no bedroom
  • 71 bedroom
  • 42 bedrooms
  • 13 bedrooms
  • 04 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, MI (49816) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, MI (49816) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 0no vehicle
  • 421 vehicle
  • 1552 vehicles
  • 503 vehicles
  • 284 vehicles
  • 205+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, MI (49816) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, MI (49816) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 7no vehicle
  • 81 vehicle
  • 12 vehicles
  • 03 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 49816 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 49816 household income distribution in 2022
  • 16Less than $10,000
  • 11$10,000 to $14,999
  • 7$20,000 to $24,999
  • 9$25,000 to $29,999
  • 18$30,000 to $34,999
  • 5$35,000 to $39,999
  • 6$40,000 to $44,999
  • 8$45,000 to $49,999
  • 54$50,000 to $59,999
  • 44$60,000 to $74,999
  • 61$75,000 to $99,999
  • 18$100,000 to $124,999
  • 32$125,000 to $149,999
  • 11$150,000 to $199,999
  • 5$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 49816

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 49816
  • 2$15,000 to $19,999
  • 7$30,000 to $34,999
  • 1$40,000 to $49,999
  • 3$50,000 to $59,999
  • 22$60,000 to $69,999
  • 4$70,000 to $79,999
  • 21$80,000 to $89,999
  • 2$90,000 to $99,999
  • 31$100,000 to $124,999
  • 12$125,000 to $149,999
  • 32$150,000 to $174,999
  • 22$175,000 to $199,999
  • 48$200,000 to $249,999
  • 22$250,000 to $299,999
  • 13$300,000 to $399,999
  • 29$400,000 to $499,999
  • 14$500,000 to $749,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 49816

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 49816
  • 1Less than $100
  • 4$500 to $549
  • 4$600 to $649
  • 1$750 to $799
  • 2$1,000 to $1,249
  • 1No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $665.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $159,297
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $120,274

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $191,370
49816:

$191,370
Michigan:

$224,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $114,220 - $271,103

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $187,357
Here:

$187,357
State:

$280,038

Mobile homes: $89,449
Here:

$89,449
State:

$72,868
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 49816
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 394
  • 3 or 4: 4
  • 10 to 19: 4
  • 20 to 49: 4
  • Mobile homes: 25

Unemployment: 1.4%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 49816

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 49816
  • 73.0%210Drove a car alone
  • 3.5%10Carpooled
  • 1.4%4Walked
  • 1.4%4Other means
  • 22.2%64Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 49816

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 49816
  • 15Less than 5 minutes
  • 375 to 9 minutes
  • 910 to 14 minutes
  • 115 to 19 minutes
  • 3020 to 24 minutes
  • 1625 to 29 minutes
  • 1930 to 34 minutes
  • 1735 to 39 minutes
  • 3540 to 44 minutes
  • 3445 to 59 minutes
  • 960 to 89 minutes
  • 190 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 68.6%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 766
  • Male householders: 154 (39 living alone), Female householders: 157 (22 living alone)
  • 185 spouses (185 opposite-sex spouses), 28 unmarried partners, (28 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 223 children (164 natural, 57 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 7 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 0 foster children, 8 other relatives, 0 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 5 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 151 2-persons, 33 3-persons, 32 4-persons, 6 6-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 60 1-person, 24 2-persons

130 married couples with children.
13 single-parent households (10 men, 3 women).

95.4% of residents of 49816 zip code speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (75% very well, 25% well).
0.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
3.3% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 68 (8.9%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.9%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 6%France
  • 1%El Salvador
Most common first ancestries reported in 49816
  • 29%Finnish
  • 20%German
  • 12%American
  • 4%Slovene
  • 4%Irish
  • 3%Canadian
  • 3%Polish
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 712010 or later
  • 02000 to 2009
  • 01990 to 1999
  • 2Before 1990

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • MI DEPT/AGRICULTURE (U.P. PESTICIDE CLEANUP in CHATHAM, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • FREDS SERVICE (ROCK RIVER ROAD in CHATHAM, MI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))

Zip code 49816 marital status for males
Zip code 49816 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 7.5%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 12.0%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 43.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.8%Wood
  • 12.6%Utility gas
  • 10.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.0%Electricity

Population in 1990: 251. Population change in the 1990s: +498 (+198.4%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 556
  • Northeast: 16
  • Midwest: 43
  • South: 23
  • West: 62

68% of the 49816 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 58% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Michigan.

99% of the 49816 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 120% moved from different county within same state.

Year householders moved into unit in Chatham, MI (49816)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school):
Here:

0.0%
Michigan:

12.4%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 1
Here:

4.4%
Michigan:

9.8%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
Michigan:

14.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 61,527Law enforcement workers including supervisors
  • 57,977Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
  • 56,863Business and financial operations occupations
  • 54,590Management occupations
  • 39,011Office and administrative support occupations
  • 37,416Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Wholesale Trade: Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (10-19 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Credit Unions (5-9: 1)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Advertising Agencies (5-9: 1)
  • Information: Wired Telecommunications Carriers (5-9: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Masonry Contractors (1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 8 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
Most common first names in zip code 49816 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1473.3 years
William1275.3 years
Mary778.6 years
Albert581.6 years
Matt578.4 years
Walter575.6 years
James470.8 years
Leslie464.5 years
Lillian478.5 years
Margaret480.2 years
Most common last names in zip code 49816 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1372.9 years
Maki1372.6 years
Anderson672.7 years
Niemi682.0 years
Hakanen576.8 years
Brisson578.4 years
Williams575.0 years
Harju464.7 years
Erickson481.5 years
Hill473.7 years
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