City

Deford, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscola County  ·  Michigan

👥1,537Population
💰$54,844Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$146,800Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.1%)
HS Graduate416 (42.3%)
Some College178 (18.1%)
Associates138 (14%)
Bachelors126 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree104 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,844 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$146,800 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$641/mo
Total Housing Units678
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Deford, MI

Deford is a city in Michigan, located in Tuscola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,537 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Deford is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,844 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Deford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $641 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deford is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48729 1,537 $54,844 $146,800 $641 6.6% 23.4% 89.8%