County

Montmorency County, MI

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Michigan

👥10,991Population
💰$47,327Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$143,697Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,149 (39.4%)
Some College1,275 (16%)
Associates1,391 (17.4%)
Bachelors825 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,282 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,327 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$143,697 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units10,983
Vacant Units5,404

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Montmorency County, MI

Montmorency County is located in Michigan and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,991 residents. With a median age of 57.06, it is an older county.

Montmorency County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,327 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Montmorency County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $143,697 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $756. Homeownership rates are high at 87.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Montmorency County are primarily White (94.15%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Montmorency County, MI is a working-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 Montmorency County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49709 Atlanta 3,524 $49,397 $132,500 $718 6.2% 24.0%
49746 Hillman 3,502 $47,776 $143,300 $644 4.4% 26.5%
49756 Lewiston 3,965 $45,091 $154,000 $889 8.8% 28.2%