City

Benzonia, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Benzie County  ·  Michigan

👥2,177Population
💰$49,224Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$204,100Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic7.6%
Black0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma17 (1%)
HS Graduate411 (25%)
Some College255 (15.5%)
Associates281 (17.1%)
Bachelors241 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree439 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College15.5%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,224 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$204,100 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$594/mo
Total Housing Units1,096
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Benzonia, MI

Benzonia is a city in Michigan, located in Benzie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,177 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Benzonia is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,224 is below the national average. Approximately 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Benzonia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $594 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benzonia is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Benzonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49616 2,177 $49,224 $204,100 $594 5.2% 41.4% 91.1%