City

Barton City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcona County  ·  Michigan

👥474Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$133,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 116% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 4.4%Other: 10.1%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 116% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate130 (36.5%)
Some College96 (27%)
Associates34 (9.6%)
Bachelors44 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree50 (14%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 27%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College27.0%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99.2%Renter: 0.9%Tenure
Owner99.2%
Renter0.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$133,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units671
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Barton City, MI

Barton City is a city in Michigan, located in Alcona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 474 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Barton City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Barton City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barton City is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barton City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48705 474 $55,625 $133,400 10.6% 26.4% 99.2%