City

Bentley, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bay County  ·  Michigan

👥986Population
💰$56,106Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$155,200Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
HS Graduate308 (49.1%)
Some College114 (18.2%)
Associates65 (10.4%)
Bachelors51 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree89 (14.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
HS Grad49.1%
Some College18.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.8%Renter: 7.2%Tenure
Owner92.8%
Renter7.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,106 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$155,200 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,042/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Bentley, MI

Bentley is a city in Michigan, located in Bay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 986 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Bentley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,106 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bentley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,042 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bentley is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bentley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48613 986 $56,106 $155,200 $1,042 8.0% 22.3% 92.8%