What are the schools like in Zeba, MI?

Zeba is served primarily by L'Anse Area Schools. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Zeba?

The median household income in Zeba, MI is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Zeba, MI?

Zeba has an average high temperature of 19.1°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 207.8 inches.

Zeba, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Zeba, MI affordable or expensive?

Zeba's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Zeba is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,800 and the median rent is $765 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Zeba, MI?

Zeba has a violent crime rate of 36.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 194.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Zeba, MI a Good Place to Live?

Zeba is a small town of 382 in Michigan, with a median household income of $36,250 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Zeba stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Zeba is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zeba city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.2

Zeba's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Zeba costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Zeba, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Zeba's violent crime rate is 36.5 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

36.5 /100k

Property Crime

194.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Zeba is served primarily by L'Anse Area Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Zeba, MI	National Avg
School District	L'Anse Area Schools	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zeba sees average highs of 19.1°F in January and 74.8°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 207.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Zeba, MI
Average High — January	19.1°F
Average High — July	74.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	207.8"

Demographics

Metric	Zeba, MI	National Avg
Population	382	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

L'Anse, MI 3 mi Baraga, MI 4 mi Pelkie, MI 11 mi Skanee, MI 12 mi Chassell, MI 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Zeba

Zeba, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49946

Zeba vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeba, MI affordable or expensive?

Zeba's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Zeba roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,800 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Zeba, MI?

Zeba's violent crime rate is 36.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 194.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Zeba?

Public schools in Zeba are operated by L'Anse Area Schools. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Zeba, MI a good place to live?

Zeba, MI has a population of 382, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Zeba?

Zeba averages 19.1°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 207.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Zeba?

Zeba, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49946.

What is the population of Zeba?

The population of Zeba, Michigan is 382 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Zeba?

Key numbers for living in Zeba: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $88,800, median household income $36,250, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zeba side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.