City

Bad Axe, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Huron County  ·  Michigan

👥7,404Population
💰$56,804Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$143,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.4%
Asian1.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (1%)
HS Graduate2,091 (42.2%)
Some College656 (13.2%)
Associates652 (13.1%)
Bachelors559 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree952 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,804 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$143,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units3,393
Vacant Units336

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Bad Axe, MI

Bad Axe is a city in Michigan, located in Huron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,404 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Bad Axe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,804 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bad Axe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bad Axe is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bad Axe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48413 7,404 $56,804 $143,400 $731 3.6% 30.5% 74.3%