City

Caro, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscola County  ·  Michigan

👥11,960Population
💰$56,618Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$131,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,768 (46.2%)
Some College918 (11.3%)
Associates980 (12%)
Bachelors895 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,530 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,618 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units5,175
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Caro, MI

Caro is a city in Michigan, located in Tuscola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,960 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Caro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,618 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Caro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caro is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48723 11,960 $56,618 $131,300 $737 7.0% 29.7% 79.5%