City

Deerton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥336Population
💰$57,703Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$322,000Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
38%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate50 (22.1%)
Some College46 (20.4%)
Associates27 (11.9%)
Bachelors51 (22.6%)
Graduate Degree52 (23%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 22.6%Graduate: 23%Edu
HS Grad22.1%
Some College20.4%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors22.6%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,703 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$322,000 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units267
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Deerton, MI

Deerton is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 336 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Deerton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,703 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Deerton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deerton is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49822 336 $57,703 $322,000 $920 0.0% 45.6% 77.4%