City

Barryton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecosta County  ·  Michigan

👥2,487Population
💰$49,536Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$122,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (3.1%)
HS Graduate815 (45.7%)
Some College244 (13.7%)
Associates294 (16.5%)
Bachelors136 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree238 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College13.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,536 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$122,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,647
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Barryton, MI

Barryton is a city in Michigan, located in Mecosta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,487 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Barryton is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,536 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Barryton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barryton is less-educated. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barryton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49305 2,487 $49,536 $122,800 $800 6.7% 21.0% 85.9%