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 High-density area
- $57,524
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,796. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,200 (49% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $854; owner occupancy is 47.3%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chippewa County, so 49788 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 49788?
32.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$22,796
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49788 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Kincheloe, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,524 24th percentile higher than 24% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
852housing units
852
Total Housing Units
793
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,200
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 49788 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49788
Kincheloe (49788)
6,609 residents
- 49774 1,851
Pickford (49774)
1,851 residents
- 49724 1,146
Dafter (49724)
1,146 residents
- 49752 515
Kinross (49752)
515 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49788 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49788 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49774
Pickford (49774)
$84,900 median income
- 49724
Dafter (49724)
$82,321 median income
- 49752
Kinross (49752)
$62,460 median income
- 49788
Kincheloe (49788)
$57,524 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49788, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,609 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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