City

Alto, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥9,657Population
💰$125,264Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$387,100Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓56.0%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads56.0% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,298 (22.2%)
Some College580 (9.9%)
Associates694 (11.9%)
Bachelors640 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree2,636 (45%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 45%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad22.2%
Some College9.9%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate45.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.4%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,264 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$387,100 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,056/mo
Total Housing Units3,096
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Alto, MI

Alto is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,657 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Alto is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,264 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,056 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alto is well-educated. 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49302 9,657 $125,264 $387,100 $1,056 4.0% 56.0% 96.6%