City

Bark River, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Michigan

👥3,125Population
💰$70,694Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$170,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate731 (31.7%)
Some College336 (14.6%)
Associates448 (19.4%)
Bachelors285 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree497 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,694 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$170,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,003/mo
Total Housing Units1,573
Vacant Units298

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Bark River, MI

Bark River is a city in Michigan, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,125 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Bark River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,694 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bark River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,003 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bark River is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bark River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49807 3,125 $70,694 $170,800 $1,003 3.0% 33.9% 91.0%