49768 ZIP Code — Paradise, MI

Chippewa County, Michigan

ZIP code 49768 is located in Paradise, Michigan, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 183.68 square miles and serves a population of 441 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49768

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,813. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 49768 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

441

population

183.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49768 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49768

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paradise	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49728 Eckerman (17.4 mi) 49868 Newberry (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	441
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	183.68 sq mi
Water area	31.21 sq mi
Latitude	46.5957
Longitude	-85.0955
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

441

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$52,813

Median household income

$31,978

Per capita income

$189,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment

884

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	12.9%
18 and over	384	87.1%
65 and over	162	36.7%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	402	89.7%
Two or more races	25	5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.6%
Other race	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	49.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	34.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	13.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 27.2%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	27.2%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$52,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 30.5%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	77.5%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.7%
1 bedroom	17.9%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	56.3%
3 or more	8.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	75.7%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	50	24.3%
Male householder, no spouse	41	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	21	10.2%
Households with children under 18	16	7.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	58.3%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	21.2%
Married	45.5%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	13.8%
Divorced	26.3%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	14.6%
Elementary school	23	47.9%
High school	18	37.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 38.1%

Construction 19.0%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Retail trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Information 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 82.5%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	52.4%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	44.4%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	41.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	68.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	425	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.7%
Other Indo-European	3	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	433	98.2%
Born in same state	433	98.2%
Born in different state	374	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.8%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	164	37.2%
Italian	45	10.2%
Irish	15	3.4%
Arab	12	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.8%
Polish	4	0.9%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	91.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49768

What city is ZIP code 49768 in?

ZIP code 49768 is primarily assigned to Paradise, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49768 in?

ZIP code 49768 falls within Chippewa County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49768 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 49768 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49768 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 49768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49768?

21% of residents in ZIP code 49768 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 49768 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 49768 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 49768 in?

ZIP code 49768 observes the EST timezone.