49338 ZIP Code — Paris, MI

Mecosta County, Michigan

ZIP code 49338 is located in Paris, Michigan, within Mecosta County. It covers approximately 56.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,125. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 49338 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,586

population

56.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49307 Big Rapids (6 mi) 49677 Reed City (10.3 mi) 49623 Chase (10.4 mi) 49639 Hersey (12.2 mi) 49642 Idlewild (12.4 mi) 49309 Bitely (12.8 mi) 49349 White Cloud (13.4 mi) 49342 Rodney (14.8 mi) 49346 Stanwood (15.3 mi) 49304 Baldwin (17.4 mi) 49655 Leroy (19.8 mi) 49336 Morley (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,586
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	56.87 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	43.7569
Longitude	-85.6086
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,586

Population

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$55,125

Median household income

$29,687

Per capita income

$140,200

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

123

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	28.4%
18 and over	1,135	71.6%
65 and over	267	16.8%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,380	83.9%
Two or more races	99	6%
Black or African American	88	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	59	3.6%
Asian	11	0.7%
Other race	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	53.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.5%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	14.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$55,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,200
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	31.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	40.8%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	13.9%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	292	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	77	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	133	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	173	25.6%
Households with children under 18	211	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	27.9%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	38.9%
Married	50.8%	45.9%
Separated	1.9%	1.4%
Widowed	0.5%	10.2%
Divorced	15.1%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	9.8%
Kindergarten	46	14.5%
Elementary school	111	35.0%
High school	97	30.6%
College / grad school	32	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Retail trade 16.5%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 45.7%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 68.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	15.1%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,407	88.7%
Spanish	18	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,569	98.9%
Born in same state	1,569	98.9%
Born in different state	1,386	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.1%
Not a US citizen	15	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	252	15.9%
French	154	9.7%
English	92	5.8%
Arab	56	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	1.1%
German	17	1.1%
Dutch	5	0.3%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49338

What city is ZIP code 49338 in?

ZIP code 49338 is primarily assigned to Paris, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49338 in?

ZIP code 49338 falls within Mecosta County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49338?

23% of residents in ZIP code 49338 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49338 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 49338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49338?

The median home value in ZIP code 49338 is $140,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 49338?

ZIP code 49338 has an estimated population of 1,586 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 49338 in?

ZIP code 49338 observes the EST timezone.