City

Alanson, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Michigan

👥4,712Population
💰$63,573Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$208,500Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 0%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,143 (35.6%)
Some College391 (12.2%)
Associates450 (14%)
Bachelors462 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree751 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,573 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$208,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units2,893
Vacant Units754

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Alanson, MI

Alanson is a city in Michigan, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,712 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Alanson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,573 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alanson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alanson is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alanson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49706 4,712 $63,573 $208,500 $943 3.2% 37.7% 78.9%