City

Cooks, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Schoolcraft County  ·  Michigan

👥573Population
💰$60,882Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$181,000Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 0.9%Other: 10.3%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black0.9%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.8%)
HS Graduate130 (33.8%)
Some College31 (8.1%)
Associates100 (26%)
Bachelors45 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree76 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 26%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College8.1%
Associates26.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.3%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.3%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,882 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$181,000 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units319
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Cooks, MI

Cooks is a city in Michigan, located in Schoolcraft County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 573 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Cooks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,882 is below the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cooks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cooks is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cooks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49817 573 $60,882 $181,000 11.2% 31.4% 94.3%