City

Central Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Antrim County  ·  Michigan

👥2,646Population
💰$66,618Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$209,900Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.5%)
HS Graduate516 (27%)
Some College247 (12.9%)
Associates327 (17.1%)
Bachelors224 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree565 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,618 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$209,900 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,020/mo
Total Housing Units1,945
Vacant Units805

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Central Lake, MI

Central Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Antrim County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,646 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Central Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,618 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Central Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,020 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Central Lake is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Central Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49622 2,646 $66,618 $209,900 $1,020 5.6% 41.4% 88.1%