City

Paris, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecosta County  ·  Michigan

👥1,861Population
💰$64,297Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$152,900Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 6.5%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.7%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
HS Graduate345 (31.5%)
Some College205 (18.7%)
Associates177 (16.2%)
Bachelors167 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree201 (18.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College18.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,297 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$152,900 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units823
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Paris, MI

Paris is a city in Michigan, located in Mecosta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,861 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Paris is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,297 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Paris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $947 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paris is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49338 1,861 $64,297 $152,900 $947 7.5% 33.6% 80.4%