City

Chase, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Michigan

👥1,030Population
💰$56,875Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$119,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.1%)
HS Graduate304 (38.3%)
Some College191 (24.1%)
Associates113 (14.2%)
Bachelors52 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree124 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College24.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,875 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$119,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units789
Vacant Units340

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Chase, MI

Chase is a city in Michigan, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,030 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Chase is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,875 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chase is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chase is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chase
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49623 1,030 $56,875 $119,600 $775 4.0% 22.2% 88.9%