City

Paradise, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Michigan

👥359Population
💰$67,813Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂62.6Median Age
🏠$198,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊20.2%Unemployment▲ 312% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
18–24
2%
25–44
14%
45–64
40%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment20.2% ▲ 312% above avg
HS Graduate141 (42.2%)
Some College29 (8.7%)
Associates37 (11.1%)
Bachelors37 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree90 (26.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
HS Grad42.2%
Some College8.7%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,813 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$198,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$572/mo
Total Housing Units893
Vacant Units692

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Paradise, MI

Paradise is a city in Michigan, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 359 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.6 years.

Economically, Paradise is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,813 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Paradise is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $572 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paradise is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.04%).

Paradise, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Paradise
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49768 359 $67,813 $198,600 $572 20.2% 38.0% 83.6%