City

Bannister, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥706Population
💰$59,468Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$103,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 2%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.6%)
HS Graduate224 (43.4%)
Some College54 (10.5%)
Associates68 (13.2%)
Bachelors66 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree96 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,468 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$103,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units334
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Bannister, MI

Bannister is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 706 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Bannister is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,468 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bannister is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bannister is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bannister
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48807 706 $59,468 $103,500 $832 3.0% 31.4% 87.5%