Copper Harbor, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49918

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

120
1/sq mi
$67,188
Median income
$268,800
Median home value
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
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 49918 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49918 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.0 square miles in Copper Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 120 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 49918 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49918 sits at $67,188 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,425. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $268,800 (22% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 49918 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 49918 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 49918

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49918.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49918, Copper Harbor, 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

120

Population

120.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49918?

30.9

Median Age

38.7%

Male

61.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$67,188

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$35,425

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49918 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,188 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.8%

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

What does housing look like?

133

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$268,800

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 49918, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,189,000.

21

Businesses

118

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 33.3%
Retail trade 5 23.8%
Construction 3 14.3%

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 49918 in?
ZIP code 49918 (Copper Harbor) is located in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Keweenaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keweenaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49918?
ZIP code 49918 in Copper Harbor, MI has a population of 120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49918?
The median household income in ZIP 49918 is $67,188, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49918?
The median home value in ZIP 49918 is $268,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49918?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49918 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49918?
ZIP code 49918 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49918?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49918 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49918?
In ZIP code 49918, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.8% 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 49918?
In ZIP code 49918, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49918?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49918 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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