Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 26.2% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,657 (31%) |
| Some College | 1,238 (23.2%) |
| Associates | 976 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 541 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 875 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,722 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,818 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $546/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,396 |
| Vacant Units | 1,347 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Baraga County is located in Michigan and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,601 residents. With a median age of 45.71, it is a mature county.
Baraga County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,722 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Baraga County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,818 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $545. Homeownership rates are high at 74.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Baraga County are primarily White (70.08%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Baraga County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49908 | Baraga | 3,208 | $56,985 | $115,800 | $475 | 4.6% | 21.0% |
| 49919 | Covington | 133 | $41,875 | $115,600 | — | 8.2% | 44.4% |
| 49946 | Lanse | 3,765 | $56,138 | $119,500 | $606 | 7.7% | 29.3% |
| 49962 | Skanee | 223 | $57,750 | $189,800 | — | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| 49970 | Watton | 272 | $68,125 | $116,300 | — | 0.0% | 32.7% |