City

Carleton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Michigan

👥10,199Population
💰$76,600Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$276,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.7%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma70 (1%)
HS Graduate2,789 (39.4%)
Some College1,299 (18.4%)
Associates1,105 (15.6%)
Bachelors741 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,074 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College18.4%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,600 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$276,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units4,316
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Carleton, MI

Carleton is a city in Michigan, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,199 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Carleton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,600 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Carleton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carleton is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.74%).

Carleton, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Carleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48117 10,199 $76,600 $276,600 $1,081 9.3% 25.6% 88.6%