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Vulcan, MI — ZIP 49892

Population: 2,037 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 49892 (Vulcan, MI) is $223,353 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $119,865 after a median 39 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,353

Typical home value

+6.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$223,353
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+96.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$223,353
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$119,865
Median list price
$227,176
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
+33.2%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$723/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,469/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.3 in
Annual snowfall
70.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,315
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,902

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Maverick Field (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ford Airport (IMT) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
DICKINSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, IRON MOUNTAIN MI VA MEDICAL CENTER, OSF ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL GROUP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+62 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,069
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
51.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,168
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 49892State medianUS median
Typical home value$223,353$240,653$285,053
Median sale price$119,865$259,924$319,906
Median days on market39 days36 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,069$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 49892?
$223,353.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49892?
$119,865.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49892?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49892?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49892?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49892?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49892?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49892?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 49892 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49892?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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