City

Albion, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Michigan

👥13,309Population
💰$52,552Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$119,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 150% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 19.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black19.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
18%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 150% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,900 (42.3%)
Some College892 (13%)
Associates1,088 (15.9%)
Bachelors568 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree1,347 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 13%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College13.0%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,552 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$119,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units5,277
Vacant Units908

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Albion, MI

Albion is a city in Michigan, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,309 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Albion is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,552 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Albion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albion is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Albion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49224 13,309 $52,552 $119,800 $846 12.2% 27.9% 71.9%