City

Camden, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hillsdale County  ·  Michigan

👥2,829Population
💰$53,462Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$213,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty34.6% ▲ 246% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (1%)
HS Graduate682 (47.1%)
Some College288 (19.9%)
Associates218 (15.1%)
Bachelors124 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree121 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College19.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,462 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$213,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units1,264
Vacant Units318

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Camden, MI

Camden is a city in Michigan, located in Hillsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,829 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Camden is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,462 is below the national average. Approximately 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49232 2,829 $53,462 $213,800 $819 5.2% 16.9% 83.3%