City

Chesaning, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Saginaw County  ·  Michigan

👥7,702Population
💰$67,801Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$153,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma138 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,308 (42.3%)
Some College603 (11.1%)
Associates915 (16.8%)
Bachelors715 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree777 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,801 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$153,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units3,226
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Chesaning, MI

Chesaning is a city in Michigan, located in Saginaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,702 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Chesaning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,801 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chesaning is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chesaning is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chesaning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48616 7,702 $67,801 $153,400 $744 4.0% 27.4% 83.3%