Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,220 (35.1%) |
| Some College | 807 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 1,077 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 727 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,414 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,372 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,877 ▼ 51% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $711/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,572 |
| Vacant Units | 2,424 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Schoolcraft County is located in Michigan and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,789 residents. With a median age of 52.99, it is a mature county.
Schoolcraft County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,371 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Schoolcraft County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $137,877 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $711. Homeownership rates are high at 86.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Schoolcraft County are primarily White (85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Schoolcraft County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49817 | Cooks | 573 | $60,882 | $181,000 | — | 11.2% | 31.4% |
| 49836 | Germfask | 1,046 | $71,563 | $179,000 | $627 | 5.5% | 29.6% |
| 49840 | Gulliver | 820 | $61,250 | $190,800 | $1,250 | 10.9% | 36.7% |
| 49854 | Manistique | 6,148 | $57,212 | $117,500 | $653 | 5.4% | 34.7% |
| 49883 | Seney | 202 | $50,069 | $208,000 | $730 | 34.6% | 27.8% |