County

Missaukee County, MI

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Michigan

👥13,045Population
💰$62,212Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$165,315Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,565 (40.6%)
Some College1,282 (14.6%)
Associates1,243 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,001 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,601 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,212 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$165,314 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units7,796
Vacant Units2,741

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Missaukee County, MI

Missaukee County is located in Michigan and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,045 residents. With a median age of 44.72, it is a middle-aged county.

Missaukee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,211 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Missaukee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,314 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $850. Homeownership rates are high at 83.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Missaukee County are primarily White (92.15%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Missaukee County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 4 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 Missaukee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49632 Falmouth 1,010 $47,321 $125,300 $850 4.1% 23.1%
49651 Lake City 7,540 $61,524 $165,100 $879 6.9% 32.0%
49657 Mc Bain 3,875 $69,896 $181,700 $806 4.2% 28.2%
49667 Merritt 620 $46,806 $130,700 $793 11.4% 19.3%