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Hillman, MI — ZIP 49746

Population: 3,284 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 49746 (Hillman, MI) is $189,232 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 55 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,232

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$189,232
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
10-year appreciation
+51.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$195,026
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
$155,000
Median list price
$179,500
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
-36.9%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$723/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$931/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,426/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
Schools include
Hillman Elementary School, Hillman Community JrSr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Hillman Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER ALPENA, MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL, MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+161 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,418
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
43.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,626
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

ZIP 49746State medianUS median
Typical home value$189,232$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$155,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,418$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 49746?
$189,232.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49746?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49746?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49746?
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 49746?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49746?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49746?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49746?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49746?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49746?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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