City

Dryden, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lapeer County  ·  Michigan

👥5,322Population
💰$97,596Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$307,000Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,254 (34.9%)
Some College513 (14.3%)
Associates721 (20.1%)
Bachelors391 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree671 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College14.3%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,596 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$307,000 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,116/mo
Total Housing Units2,084
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Dryden, MI

Dryden is a city in Michigan, located in Lapeer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,322 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Dryden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,596 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dryden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,116 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dryden is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.16%).

Dryden, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Dryden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48428 5,322 $97,596 $307,000 $1,116 6.2% 29.6% 91.2%