City

Chassell, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Houghton County  ·  Michigan

👥3,157Population
💰$77,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$190,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.9%
Asian1.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate684 (33.1%)
Some College174 (8.4%)
Associates231 (11.2%)
Bachelors198 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree772 (37.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College8.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,788
Vacant Units460

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Chassell, MI

Chassell is a city in Michigan, located in Houghton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,157 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Chassell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chassell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chassell is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chassell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49916 3,157 $77,000 $190,500 $770 3.6% 47.0% 85.8%