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 Low-density area
- $63,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,727. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,300 (41% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $541; owner occupancy is 69.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Baraga County, so 49908 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 49908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baraga, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49908.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49908?
36.8
Median Age
62.4%
Male
37.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$63,281
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$21,727
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49908 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Baraga, 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)
$63,281 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,348housing units
1,348
Total Housing Units
1,120
Occupied Units
228
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,300
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49908, 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 (3,292 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 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.
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