City

Akron, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscola County  ·  Michigan

👥1,364Population
💰$61,976Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$98,000Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.7%)
HS Graduate435 (45.4%)
Some College120 (12.5%)
Associates158 (16.5%)
Bachelors110 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree120 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,976 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$98,000 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units680
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Akron, MI

Akron is a city in Michigan, located in Tuscola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,364 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Akron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,976 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Akron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akron is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Akron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48701 1,364 $61,976 $98,000 $864 1.2% 24.0% 83.3%