Paradise, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49768

Chippewa County, Michigan — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

476
1/sq mi
$73,750
Median income
$200,000
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paradise pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49768 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49768 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 432.7 square miles in Paradise, Chippewa County, Michigan. The area is home to 476 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49768 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49768 sits at $73,750 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,040. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 19.3%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (9% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49768 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 49768 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49768, Paradise, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

476

Population

432.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49768?

63.2

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,750

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$43,040

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

19.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49768 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,750 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

889

Total Housing Units

196

Occupied Units

693

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$200,000

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 49768, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,125,000.

15

Businesses

107

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 40.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49768 in?
ZIP code 49768 (Paradise) is located in Chippewa County, Michigan. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49768?
ZIP code 49768 in Paradise, MI has a population of 476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49768?
The median household income in ZIP 49768 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49768?
The median home value in ZIP 49768 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49768 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49768?
ZIP code 49768 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49768?
In ZIP code 49768, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49768?
In ZIP code 49768, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49768 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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