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 Low-density area
- $67,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Copper Harbor pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Copper Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan, home to just 120 residents across 120.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49918 reports a modest median household income of $67,188 (8% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,425. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $268,800 (22% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Michigan and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 49918.
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 49918
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Copper Harbor, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49918.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 49918, Copper Harbor, 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
120
Population
120.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49918?
30.9
Median Age
38.7%
Male
61.3%
Female
1.2%
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?
$67,188
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,425
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49918 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Copper Harbor, 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)
$67,188 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
133housing units
133
Total Housing Units
57
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,800
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49918, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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