County

Kalkaska County, MI

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Michigan

👥14,387Population
💰$59,361Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$184,610Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma123 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,593 (37.3%)
Some College1,480 (15.4%)
Associates1,484 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,008 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,947 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,361 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$184,610 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units9,007
Vacant Units2,839

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Kalkaska County, MI

Kalkaska County is located in Michigan and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,387 residents. With a median age of 44.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Kalkaska County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,361 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Kalkaska County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $184,610 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $829. Homeownership rates are high at 86.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kalkaska County are primarily White (91.43%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Kalkaska County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 3 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 Codes in Kalkaska County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49646 Kalkaska 8,573 $55,188 $167,500 $712 4.2% 27.4%
49676 Rapid City 3,689 $67,479 $241,200 $951 4.9% 39.4%
49680 South Boardman 2,125 $62,105 $155,400 $1,090 2.9% 26.9%

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