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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49721

Cheboygan County

Typical home value

$222,012[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.8%
vs metro
vs state
-7.1%
ZIP 49721 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49721 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49721 is worth $222,012. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,045[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cheboygan County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
13,891[3]
Median household income
$61,174[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cheboygan County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+64[5]
Moved in
799
Moved out
735

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Cheboygan Area High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Cheboygan Area Schools

    580 students

  • Cheboygan Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Cheboygan Area Schools

    318 students

  • East Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · Cheboygan Area Schools

    313 students

  • Cheboygan Middle School

    Other · Grades 4–12 · Cheboygan Area Schools

    197 students

  • Inverness Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Cheboygan Area Schools

    67 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,123
Loan principal$177,610
Down payment$44,402
Total interest paid$226,531

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,478
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49721?
The typical home in 49721 is worth $222,012, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49721?
Home values in 49721 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 49721?
The effective property tax rate in 49721 is 0.9% — roughly $2,045 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49721?
ZIP code 49721 has a population of 13,891 and a median household income of $61,174.

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