City

Caspian, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Michigan

👥520Population
💰$41,786Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$69,400Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 13.5%Race
White83.7%
Asian0.8%
Other13.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.1%)
HS Graduate115 (30.4%)
Some College65 (17.2%)
Associates68 (18%)
Bachelors58 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree64 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,786 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$69,400 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units335
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Caspian, MI

Caspian is a city in Michigan, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 520 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Caspian is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,786 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Caspian is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caspian is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caspian
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49915 520 $41,786 $69,400 $772 10.2% 32.3% 80.4%