County

Schoolcraft County, MI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Michigan

👥8,789Population
💰$59,372Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$137,878Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,220 (35.1%)
Some College807 (12.8%)
Associates1,077 (17%)
Bachelors727 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,414 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College12.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,372 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$137,877 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units6,572
Vacant Units2,424

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Schoolcraft County, MI

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 Codes in Schoolcraft County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%