ZIP code 49728
Where is ZIP code 49728?
Eckerman, Michigan
Chippewa County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 49728 belongs to Eckerman, Michigan in Chippewa County. 49728 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 906. About 477 people live in the 49728 area, where the median household income is $60,909. The closest ZIP codes are 49748 (Hulbert, 7.9 mi west), 49768 (Paradise, 13.5 mi north) and 49780 (Rudyard, 14.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 49728 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Eckerman |
| Also accepted | Strongs |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 906 |
| Coordinates | 46.4088, -85.0136 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 497 |
Population and income in 49728
| Population | 477 · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.3 years · higher than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $60,909 · lower than 69% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,622 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,100 · lower than 88% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 633 |
| Households | 202 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 173.79 sq mi (plus 26.77 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 49728. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 49728
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49748 | Hulbert, MI | 7.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 49768 | Paradise, MI | 13.5 mi N | Standard |
| 49780 | Rudyard, MI | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 49793 | Trout Lake, MI | 14.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 49715 | Brimley, MI | 15.1 mi E | Standard |
| 49868 | Newberry, MI | 24.3 mi W | Standard |
| 49760 | Moran, MI | 25.2 mi S | Standard |
| 49752 | Kinross, MI | 25.5 mi E | Standard |
| 49785 | Kincheloe, MI | 27.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 49786 | Kincheloe, MI | 27.2 mi SE | Unique |
| 49784 | Kincheloe, MI | 27.2 mi SE | Unique |
| 49762 | Naubinway, MI | 28.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 49728 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 49728
123 MAIN ST
ECKERMAN MI 49728
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts STRONGS as the city name for 49728. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (49728-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 49728?
- 49728 is a Eckerman, Michigan ZIP code. Strongs is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 49728 in?
- ZIP code 49728 is in Chippewa County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 49728 in?
- 49728 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 49728?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 49728 use area code 906.
- What is the population of ZIP code 49728?
- About 477 people live in ZIP code 49728, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 49728?
- The median household income in 49728 is $60,909 a year, lower than 69% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 49728?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 49728 are 49748 (Hulbert, 7.9 miles), 49768 (Paradise, 13.5 miles), 49780 (Rudyard, 14.5 miles) and 49793 (Trout Lake, 14.9 miles).