City

Bancroft, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shiawassee County  ·  Michigan

👥2,824Population
💰$66,071Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$182,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.4%Other: 7.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.4%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.1%)
HS Graduate537 (29.4%)
Some College380 (20.8%)
Associates200 (10.9%)
Bachelors298 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree392 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College20.8%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,071 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$182,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units1,162
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Bancroft, MI

Bancroft is a city in Michigan, located in Shiawassee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,824 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Bancroft is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,071 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bancroft is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bancroft is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bancroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48414 2,824 $66,071 $182,800 $892 4.5% 37.8% 92.7%