City

East China, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Michigan

👥7,200Population
💰$76,992Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$277,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 93% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,915 (35.4%)
Some College411 (7.6%)
Associates885 (16.3%)
Bachelors943 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree1,225 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College7.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,992 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$277,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units3,219
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About East China, MI

East China is a city in Michigan, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,200 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, East China is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,992 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in East China is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East China is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in East China
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48054 7,200 $76,992 $277,300 $896 9.4% 40.0% 84.9%