City

Cornell, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Michigan

👥1,212Population
💰$56,492Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$161,100Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 6.4%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate284 (36.3%)
Some College127 (16.2%)
Associates153 (19.5%)
Bachelors105 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree111 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College16.2%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99.6%Renter: 0.4%Tenure
Owner99.6%
Renter0.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,492 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$161,100 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units781
Vacant Units304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Cornell, MI

Cornell is a city in Michigan, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,212 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Cornell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,492 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cornell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cornell is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cornell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49818 1,212 $56,492 $161,100 2.7% 27.6% 99.6%