City

Alden, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Antrim County  ·  Michigan

👥1,349Population
💰$84,643Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$252,300Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 4.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
HS Graduate229 (21.7%)
Some College119 (11.3%)
Associates166 (15.7%)
Bachelors32 (3%)
Graduate Degree509 (48.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 48.2%Edu
HS Grad21.7%
Some College11.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate48.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,643 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$252,300 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units864
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Alden, MI

Alden is a city in Michigan, located in Antrim County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,349 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Alden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,643 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alden is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.51%).

Alden, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Alden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49612 1,349 $84,643 $252,300 $858 2.2% 51.3% 85.9%