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Baraga, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49908

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

3,292
12/sq mi
$63,281
Median income
$130,300
Median home value
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baraga pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49908 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49908 covers 267.6 square miles in Baraga, Baraga County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,292 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49908 reports a modest median household income of $63,281 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $21,727. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. Housing costs here run $130,300 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $541 a month; 69.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49908, plus 4 more within Baraga 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 49908

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baraga, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49908.

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 49908, Baraga, 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

3,292

Population

267.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49908?

36.8

Median Age

62.4%

Male

37.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.3%
African American 15.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$63,281

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$21,727

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49908 ranks nationally

Baraga, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,281 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,348

Total Housing Units

1,120

Occupied Units

228

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$130,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$541

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 49908, employing approximately 712 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,160,000.

49

Businesses

712

Employees

$34.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 12 24.5%
Retail trade 8 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 16.3%
Construction 5 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.1%

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 49908 vs 49958 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49958 Pelkie, MI 1,270 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baraga County

49946 standard
Lanse, MI
Pop: 4,040
49962 standard
Skanee, MI
Pop: 260
49970 standard
Watton, MI
Pop: 243
49919 standard
Covington, MI
Pop: 242

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49908 in? ▼
ZIP code 49908 (Baraga) is located in Baraga County, Michigan. Baraga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baraga-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49908? ▼
ZIP code 49908 in Baraga, MI has a population of 3,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49908? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49908 is $63,281, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49908? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49908 is $130,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49908? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49908 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49908? ▼
ZIP code 49908 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49908? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49908 are: Manufacturing (12), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49908? ▼
In ZIP code 49908, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 49908? ▼
In ZIP code 49908, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49908? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49908 is 12.8% 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.