Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 104 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,020 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 2,220 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 2,950 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,605 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,746 (25.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,284 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,397 ▼ 28% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $852/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,636 |
| Vacant Units | 4,156 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Mason County is located in Michigan and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,188 residents. With a median age of 46.56, it is a mature county.
Mason County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,284 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Mason County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $201,397 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $852. Homeownership rates are high at 76.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Mason County are primarily White (89.97%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Mason County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49405 | Custer | 1,698 | $69,474 | $143,200 | $817 | 10.4% | 31.4% |
| 49410 | Fountain | 1,709 | $60,274 | $162,000 | $892 | 4.0% | 27.7% |
| 49411 | Free Soil | 1,672 | $60,750 | $221,400 | $1,051 | 2.6% | 37.3% |
| 49431 | Ludington | 17,027 | $63,313 | $218,600 | $850 | 3.7% | 43.6% |
| 49454 | Scottville | 4,905 | $56,643 | $174,000 | $792 | 7.0% | 30.9% |
| 49458 | Walhalla | 177 | $84,583 | $55,600 | — | 6.7% | 44.6% |