City

Chippewa Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecosta County  ·  Michigan

👥220Population
💰$68,804Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓13.9%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊26.8%Unemployment▲ 447% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.6% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 11.8%Other: 13.6%Race
White73.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black11.8%
Other13.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
1%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads13.9% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment26.8% ▲ 447% above avg
HS Graduate64 (42.4%)
Some College59 (39.1%)
Associates7 (4.6%)
Bachelors15 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree6 (4%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 39.1%Associates: 4.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 4%Edu
HS Grad42.4%
Some College39.1%
Associates4.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate4.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
52%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,804 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units283
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
50%
About Chippewa Lake, MI

Chippewa Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Mecosta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 220 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Chippewa Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,804 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 26.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chippewa Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chippewa Lake is less-educated. 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chippewa Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49320 220 $68,804 $121,400 $719 26.8% 13.9% 72.2%