Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.2% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 159 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,862 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 2,778 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 3,361 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,409 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,985 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,615 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,014 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,024/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 22,271 |
| Vacant Units | 7,559 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Emmet County is located in Michigan and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,175 residents. With a median age of 45.47, it is a mature county.
Emmet County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,614 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Emmet County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $283,014 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,024. Homeownership rates are high at 77.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Emmet County are primarily White (89.27%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Emmet County, MI is a middle-income 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49706 | Alanson | 4,712 | $63,573 | $208,500 | $943 | 3.2% | 37.7% |
| 49718 | Carp Lake | 622 | $44,712 | $183,500 | $950 | 7.9% | 28.3% |
| 49722 | Conway | 65 | $85,714 | $496,400 | — | 0.0% | 63.1% |
| 49740 | Harbor Springs | 7,277 | $85,230 | $332,600 | $997 | 3.9% | 54.8% |
| 49755 | Levering | 1,858 | $61,121 | $171,400 | $894 | 8.1% | 32.3% |
| 49769 | Pellston | 1,791 | $64,792 | $152,800 | $989 | 5.8% | 31.3% |
| 49770 | Petoskey | 17,813 | $80,431 | $309,900 | $1,077 | 2.4% | 56.1% |