City

Ashley, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥1,821Population
💰$58,214Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$145,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate441 (38.4%)
Some College178 (15.5%)
Associates242 (21.1%)
Bachelors111 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree168 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College15.5%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,214 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$145,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units734
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Ashley, MI

Ashley is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,821 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Ashley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,214 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashley is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48806 1,821 $58,214 $145,600 $968 7.8% 24.3% 77.3%