City

Baraga, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Baraga County  ·  Michigan

👥3,208Population
💰$56,985Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$115,800Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.0% Female 37.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 16.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.5%Race
White54.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black16.3%
Asian0.3%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
36%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.6%)
HS Graduate557 (25.7%)
Some College810 (37.4%)
Associates331 (15.3%)
Bachelors161 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree293 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 37.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College37.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,985 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$115,800 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units1,325
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Baraga, MI

Baraga is a city in Michigan, located in Baraga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,208 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Baraga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,985 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Baraga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baraga is less-educated. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baraga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49908 3,208 $56,985 $115,800 $475 4.6% 21.0% 65.9%