City

Blanchard, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Isabella County  ·  Michigan

👥2,989Population
💰$63,056Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$171,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.1%)
HS Graduate620 (36.9%)
Some College283 (16.8%)
Associates228 (13.6%)
Bachelors161 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree371 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College16.8%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,056 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$171,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,033/mo
Total Housing Units1,175
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Blanchard, MI

Blanchard is a city in Michigan, located in Isabella County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,989 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Blanchard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,056 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blanchard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,033 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blanchard is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blanchard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49310 2,989 $63,056 $171,300 $1,033 5.9% 31.7% 90.5%