City

Buckley, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wexford County  ·  Michigan

👥2,859Population
💰$74,313Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$207,000Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.7%
Asian0.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate638 (36.4%)
Some College268 (15.3%)
Associates348 (19.8%)
Bachelors192 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree305 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,313 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$207,000 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units1,145
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Buckley, MI

Buckley is a city in Michigan, located in Wexford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,859 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Buckley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,313 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buckley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckley is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buckley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49620 2,859 $74,313 $207,000 $1,118 3.1% 28.3% 84.8%