City

Bangor, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Michigan

👥5,020Population
💰$58,264Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$140,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 30.9%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic30.9%
Black3.7%
Asian0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma128 (4.6%)
HS Graduate920 (33.4%)
Some College539 (19.6%)
Associates413 (15%)
Bachelors238 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree518 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College19.6%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,264 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$140,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units2,045
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Bangor, MI

Bangor is a city in Michigan, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,020 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Bangor is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,264 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bangor is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $757 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bangor is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bangor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49013 5,020 $58,264 $140,100 $757 5.3% 27.4% 79.5%