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Kincheloe, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49788

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

6,609
329/sq mi
$57,524
Median income
$112,200
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kincheloe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
329
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49788 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49788 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kincheloe, Chippewa County, Michigan, home to 6,609 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 329 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49788 reports a modest median household income of $57,524 (22% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $22,796. Local economic indicators show a 25.0% poverty rate alongside 15.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $112,200 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $854 per month, and 47.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49788, plus 6 more within Chippewa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49788

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kincheloe, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49788.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49788, Kincheloe, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,609

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

329

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49788?

32.2

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.1%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$57,524

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$22,796

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49788 ranks nationally

Kincheloe, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,524 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

852

Total Housing Units

793

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.3%
Renter 52.7%

$112,200

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 49788, employing approximately 309 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,183,000.

29

Businesses

309

Employees

$13.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 13.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.8%
Wholesale trade 3 10.3%
Finance and insurance 3 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49788 vs 49752 →

ZIP 49788 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49788 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 49788 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49788 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49752 Kinross, MI 515 1.3 mi
49724 Dafter, MI 1,146 5.8 mi
49774 Pickford, MI 1,851 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chippewa County

49783 standard
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Pop: 19,668
49715 standard
Brimley, MI
Pop: 3,130
49780 standard
Rudyard, MI
Pop: 1,946
49774 standard
Pickford, MI
Pop: 1,851
49724 standard
Dafter, MI
Pop: 1,146
49726 standard
Drummond Island, MI
Pop: 1,058

Related Areas

Chippewa County Kincheloe, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49788 in? ▼
ZIP code 49788 (Kincheloe) 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 49788? ▼
ZIP code 49788 in Kincheloe, MI has a population of 6,609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49788? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49788 is $57,524, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49788? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49788 is $112,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49788? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49788 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49788? ▼
ZIP code 49788 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49788? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49788 are: Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49788? ▼
In ZIP code 49788, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 49788? ▼
In ZIP code 49788, approximately 47.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49788? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49788 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.