City

Alma, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥13,433Population
💰$57,449Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$120,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 10%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1%Other: 1.8%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic10.0%
Black2.1%
Asian1.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
17%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,591 (32.8%)
Some College819 (10.4%)
Associates1,420 (18%)
Bachelors783 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,243 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College10.4%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,449 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$120,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units5,408
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Alma, MI

Alma is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,433 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,449 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $795 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48801 13,433 $57,449 $120,300 $795 6.0% 38.4% 73.6%