City

Eaton Rapids, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Eaton County  ·  Michigan

👥16,070Population
💰$76,230Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$206,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,212 (30.4%)
Some College1,695 (16%)
Associates2,053 (19.4%)
Bachelors1,195 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,348 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,230 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$206,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units6,656
Vacant Units453

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Eaton Rapids, MI

Eaton Rapids is a city in Michigan, located in Eaton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Eaton Rapids is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,230 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eaton Rapids is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eaton Rapids is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eaton Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48827 16,070 $76,230 $206,600 $978 3.9% 33.5% 83.2%