City

Dowling, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barry County  ·  Michigan

👥1,381Population
💰$72,308Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$257,500Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
37%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (3.8%)
HS Graduate372 (34.6%)
Some College208 (19.4%)
Associates235 (21.9%)
Bachelors107 (10%)
Graduate Degree111 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College19.4%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,308 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$257,500 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units608
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Dowling, MI

Dowling is a city in Michigan, located in Barry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,381 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Dowling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,308 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dowling is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dowling is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dowling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49050 1,381 $72,308 $257,500 $907 1.1% 20.3% 92.2%