City

Cedar, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Leelanau County  ·  Michigan

👥3,701Population
💰$92,794Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$342,300Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
HS Graduate738 (27.4%)
Some College267 (9.9%)
Associates346 (12.9%)
Bachelors206 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,133 (42.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 42.1%Edu
HS Grad27.4%
Some College9.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate42.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,794 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$342,300 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units2,047
Vacant Units605

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Cedar, MI

Cedar is a city in Michigan, located in Leelanau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,701 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Cedar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,794 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,059 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cedar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49621 3,701 $92,794 $342,300 $1,059 3.6% 49.8% 90.2%