City

Custer, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Michigan

👥1,698Population
💰$69,474Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$143,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 112% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Black1.5%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 112% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate384 (34.9%)
Some College160 (14.5%)
Associates205 (18.6%)
Bachelors153 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree192 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,474 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$143,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units940
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Custer, MI

Custer is a city in Michigan, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,698 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Custer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,474 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Custer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Custer is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.28%).

Custer, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Custer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49405 1,698 $69,474 $143,200 $817 10.4% 31.4% 93.5%