Paradise, Michigan
Paradise: unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
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Paradise is a township located in the county of Chippewa in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,713. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,176 inhabitants.
Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Paradise is on the northeastern portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on the western side of Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, about 60 miles by road from Sault Ste. Marie (SSM).
Paradise has a post office with ZIP code 49768 served by its own post office branch; the ZIP code extends far beyond Paradise itself to include surrounding communities such as Crystal Falls and Newberry. The ZIP code also includes nearby unincorporated communities such as Deer Park (which has a ZIP code of 49628), Good Hart, and Whitefish Point.
The town's early growth was due to its location on Whitefish Bay and development of lumbering operations and shipbuilding industries; however, these industries have since declined greatly. The village has been home to several notable residents including author Carl Sandburg who worked there as a journalist and John Jacob Astor IV who spent summers there at his family's cottage called "Red Roof".
Paradise is home to two schools: Paradise Elementary School (PES) and Paradise High School (PH). Both schools are part of the North Star School District (NSSD).
It's a great place to live, with lots of beautiful scenery and activities for everyone to enjoy!
Quick Facts about Paradise
| Population | 5,176 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| Different from | Paradise |
| Postal code | 49768 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6275,-85.0376 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 01:01:01 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Paradise is located at 46°37'39"N 85°2'15"W (46.6275200, -85.0375900).
Paradise map
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Demographics
The population of Paradise increased by 8.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,713 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,797 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,854 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,915 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,959 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,007 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,055 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,101 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,132 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,159 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,176 | 0.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Paradise
1Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
18335 N Whitefish Point Rd, Paradise, MI 49768, United States View details
Phone: +19064923747 | Website available
2Whitefish Point Lighthouse
18335 N Whitefish Point Rd, Paradise, MI 49768, United States View details
Phone: +19066351742 | Website available
3Tahquamenon Upper Falls
Tahquamenon River, Michigan, Paradise, MI 49768, United States View details
Phone: +19064923415 | Website available
4Curley Lewis Memorial Highway
Paradise, MI 49768, United States View details
Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Paradise, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380359 | Bay Mills Community College | Brimley (MI) | 49715 |
| 170639 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie (MI) | 49783 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Paradise, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMI | Sault Sainte Marie, MI | 4001 I-75 Business Spur | BUS |
| STI | St. Ignace, Michigan | 448 North State St. | BUS |
| MAK | Mackinaw City, Michigan | 102 South Huron Ave. | BUS |
| CHB | Cheboygan, MI | 309 East State Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Paradise.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parad Post Office | Paradise (MI) | 49768 |
| Eckerman Post Office | Eckerman (MI) | 49728 |
| Hulber Post Office | Hulbert (MI) | 49748 |
| Brimley Post Office | Brimley (MI) | 49715 |
| Newberry Post Office | Newberry (MI) | 49868 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Paradise, Nevada town in Nevada, USA with a population of 223,167 people.
- Paradise, California city in Butte County, California with a population of 4,329 people.
- Paradise, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 4,151 people.
- Paradise, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 1,293 people.
- Paradise, Utah town in Cache County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,056 people.
- Paradise, Texas city in Wise County, Texas, United States with a population of 594 people.
- Paradise, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 48 people.
Other cities in Chippewa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chippewa County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | 13,359 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Homestead | 2,408 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Bay Mills | 1,434 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Rudyard | 1,332 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Dafter | 1,238 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Drummond | 1,032 | Township and island in Michigan |
| Emerson | 894 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Raber | 633 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Trout Lake | 371 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| De Tour Village | 314 | Village in the United States |
| Hulbert | 163 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Paradise distances to largest Michigan cities