Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,964 (32.4%) |
| Some College | 2,350 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 2,791 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,263 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,923 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,024 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,949 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $878/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,889 |
| Vacant Units | 4,279 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Otsego County is located in Michigan and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,662 residents. With a median age of 44.76, it is a middle-aged county.
Otsego County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,023 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Otsego County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $194,949 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $878. Homeownership rates are high at 79.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Otsego County are primarily White (93.13%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Otsego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49730 | Elmira | 2,058 | $82,740 | $185,200 | $877 | 1.2% | 38.0% |
| 49735 | Gaylord | 20,678 | $69,050 | $200,800 | $876 | 3.9% | 41.0% |
| 49751 | Johannesburg | 2,008 | $65,833 | $175,500 | $863 | 8.6% | 35.3% |
| 49795 | Vanderbilt | 1,918 | $57,367 | $162,700 | $918 | 5.7% | 22.6% |