City

Columbus, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Michigan

👥4,106Population
💰$91,591Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$297,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.4%Other: 5.9%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.4%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate635 (24%)
Some College373 (14.1%)
Associates433 (16.3%)
Bachelors346 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree852 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,591 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$297,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units1,567
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Columbus, MI

Columbus is a city in Michigan, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,106 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Columbus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,591 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $297,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48063 4,106 $91,591 $297,500 $1,208 1.8% 45.2% 88.1%