City

East Jordan, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Charlevoix County  ·  Michigan

👥6,595Population
💰$70,288Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$187,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,814 (39.1%)
Some College540 (11.7%)
Associates605 (13.1%)
Bachelors468 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,165 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,288 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$187,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units4,075
Vacant Units1,121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About East Jordan, MI

East Jordan is a city in Michigan, located in Charlevoix County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,595 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, East Jordan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,288 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Jordan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Jordan is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Jordan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49727 6,595 $70,288 $187,700 $821 2.7% 35.2% 86.1%