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Rapid River, Delta County, Michigan

Census designated place in Delta County, Michigan · ZIP 49878

  • Delta County
  • Within Masonville Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 230 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 101Households
  • $39,375Median household income
  • $105,600Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Household income in Rapid River
Under $50k55.4%
$50k to $100k32.7%
$100k to $150k9.9%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over2%

Median household income $39,375 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 26, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Rapid River
Owner occupied
84 units
Renter occupied
17 units
Vacancy rate
7.3%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 26, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Rapid River compared with its county and state
Rapid River compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureRapid RiverDelta CountyMichigan
Population23036,82910,051,595
Median household income$39,375$54,829$71,149
Median age41.447.840.1
Median home value$105,600$146,800$217,600
Bachelor’s degree or higher11.2%20.0%31.8%
Foreign-born residents0.0%0.7%7.0%
Owner-occupied homes83.2%78.6%72.9%
Mean commute to work28.0 minutes18.5 minutes24.4 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 26, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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