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49878Rapid River, MI Home Values

Typical home value $210,014 as of June 2026 · 7th of 9 in Escanaba, MI

Typical value — June 2026
$210,014
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+9.5%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+38.3%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
7th
of 9 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 49878, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 49878 compares in the Escanaba, MI area

ZIP code 49878 (Rapid River, MI) has a typical home value of $210,014 as of June 2026, ranking 7th of 9 ZIP codes tracked in the Escanaba, MI area, more expensive than about 33% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +9.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +38.3%, from $151,848 in June 2021 to $210,014 in June 2026.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Escanaba, MI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Escanaba.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 49878 has a population of 3,184, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 90.4% White, 6.6% two or more races, 2.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
TriTownship School10070 US HIGHWAY 2, RAPID RIVER, MI3.2 mi
Gladstone Area Middle School300 S 10TH ST, GLADSTONE, MI9.9 mi
James T Jones Elementary School400 S 10TH ST, GLADSTONE, MI10 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49878?

$210,014 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 49878 an expensive ZIP code in the Escanaba, MI area?

49878 ranks 7th of 9 ZIP codes in the Escanaba, MI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 33% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 49878 changed over the past year?

+9.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

What is the population of ZIP code 49878?

3,184, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 49878?

TriTownship School (3.2 mi), Gladstone Area Middle School (9.9 mi), James T Jones Elementary School (10 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 49878?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Escanaba, MI forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.