City

Bitely, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Newaygo County  ·  Michigan

👥1,608Population
💰$42,976Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂55.4Median Age
🏠$124,600Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Black3.7%
Asian0.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
36%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate506 (41.1%)
Some College200 (16.2%)
Associates196 (15.9%)
Bachelors147 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree173 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,976 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$124,600 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units2,025
Vacant Units1,239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Bitely, MI

Bitely is a city in Michigan, located in Newaygo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,608 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.4 years.

Economically, Bitely is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,976 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bitely is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bitely is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bitely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49309 1,608 $42,976 $124,600 $713 6.4% 26.0% 89.2%