City

Baldwin, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Michigan

👥4,680Population
💰$39,567Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$110,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 12.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.7%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic10.7%
Black12.3%
Asian0.9%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,202 (41.2%)
Some College649 (22.3%)
Associates490 (16.8%)
Bachelors167 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree355 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College22.3%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,567 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$110,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units5,773
Vacant Units3,993

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Baldwin, MI

Baldwin is a city in Michigan, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,680 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Baldwin is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,567 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Baldwin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baldwin is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (68.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baldwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49304 4,680 $39,567 $110,700 $854 5.0% 17.9% 73.1%