City

Afton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheboygan County  ·  Michigan

👥879Population
💰$74,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$172,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 109% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 109% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (3.4%)
HS Graduate205 (39.2%)
Some College109 (20.8%)
Associates76 (14.5%)
Bachelors50 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree65 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College20.8%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units439
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Afton, MI

Afton is a city in Michigan, located in Cheboygan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 879 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Afton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,375 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Afton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Afton is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Afton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49705 879 $74,375 $172,200 $634 10.2% 22.0% 86.9%