County

Luce County, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Michigan

👥6,386Population
💰$54,692Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$114,877Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.6% Female 40.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 8.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6%Race
White76.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black8.1%
Asian0.3%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,410 (30.3%)
Some College1,038 (22.3%)
Associates590 (12.7%)
Bachelors625 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree928 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College22.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,692 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$114,876 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$794/mo
Total Housing Units4,140
Vacant Units1,706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Luce County, MI

Luce County is located in Michigan and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,386 residents. With a median age of 45.16, it is a mature county.

Luce County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,691 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.0%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Luce County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,876 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $793. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Luce County are primarily White (76.79%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Luce County, MI is a working-class area in Michigan. The 2 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 Luce County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49853 Mc Millan 1,155 $59,405 $189,500 $725 7.6% 36.8%
49868 Newberry 5,231 $53,651 $98,400 $809 10.5% 32.6%