Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 154 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,070 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 2,447 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 2,279 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,963 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,199 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,004 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,656 ▼ 35% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $763/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,205 |
| Vacant Units | 6,230 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cheboygan County is located in Michigan and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,904 residents. With a median age of 51.76, it is a mature county.
Cheboygan County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,003 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Cheboygan County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $181,656 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $762. Homeownership rates are high at 85.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cheboygan County are primarily White (89.82%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cheboygan County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49705 | Afton | 879 | $74,375 | $172,200 | $634 | 10.2% | 22.0% |
| 49716 | Brutus | 1,039 | $82,438 | $252,100 | — | 5.9% | 45.7% |
| 49721 | Cheboygan | 13,937 | $60,840 | $170,000 | $753 | 7.0% | 35.6% |
| 49749 | Indian River | 4,860 | $66,604 | $202,600 | $862 | 3.8% | 42.1% |
| 49701 | Mackinaw City | 767 | $43,636 | $217,000 | $694 | 21.9% | 36.2% |
| 49791 | Topinabee | 148 | $64,750 | $225,000 | — | 0.0% | 31.7% |
| 49799 | Wolverine | 2,238 | $51,029 | $164,800 | $682 | 7.7% | 26.2% |