City

Carp Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Michigan

👥622Population
💰$44,712Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$183,500Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate152 (37.1%)
Some College91 (22.2%)
Associates51 (12.4%)
Bachelors24 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree92 (22.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College22.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,712 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$183,500 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units688
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Carp Lake, MI

Carp Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 622 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Carp Lake is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,712 is below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Carp Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carp Lake is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carp Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49718 622 $44,712 $183,500 $950 7.9% 28.3% 78.4%