County

Wexford County, MI

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Michigan

👥36,294Population
💰$63,360Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$162,483Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma284 (1.2%)
HS Graduate7,938 (34.1%)
Some College3,754 (16.1%)
Associates3,491 (15%)
Bachelors2,650 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree5,166 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College16.1%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,360 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$162,483 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units17,469
Vacant Units3,243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Wexford County, MI

Wexford County is located in Michigan and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,294 residents. With a median age of 41.94, it is a middle-aged county.

Wexford County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,359 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Wexford County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,483 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $902. Homeownership rates are high at 81.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wexford County are primarily White (91.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wexford 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 Codes in Wexford County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
49618 Boon 829 $49,712 $152,300 $1,313 0.7% 30.5%
49620 Buckley 2,859 $74,313 $207,000 $1,118 3.1% 28.3%
49601 Cadillac 22,121 $65,704 $166,500 $856 6.3% 37.1%
49638 Harrietta 817 $50,000 $114,900 $1,063 7.5% 31.8%
49663 Manton 6,132 $55,513 $144,400 $795 7.2% 25.3%
49668 Mesick 3,536 $59,730 $146,100 $1,077 7.4% 29.0%