City

Carson City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Montcalm County  ·  Michigan

👥7,416Population
💰$66,875Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$157,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.5% Female 35.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 11.7%Asian: 0%Other: 3.5%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black11.7%
Asian0.0%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,523 (29.9%)
Some College1,664 (32.7%)
Associates733 (14.4%)
Bachelors543 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree510 (10%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 32.7%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College32.7%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,875 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$157,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units1,997
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Carson City, MI

Carson City is a city in Michigan, located in Montcalm County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,416 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Carson City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,875 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carson City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carson City is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carson City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48811 7,416 $66,875 $157,800 $766 2.7% 20.7% 77.4%