City

Chatham, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥720Population
💰$74,583Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$174,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Asian2.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate220 (42%)
Some College62 (11.8%)
Associates64 (12.2%)
Bachelors66 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree110 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,583 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$174,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units445
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Chatham, MI

Chatham is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 720 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Chatham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,583 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chatham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatham is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49816 720 $74,583 $174,100 $683 1.0% 33.6% 94.5%