City

Elkton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Huron County  ·  Michigan

👥1,522Population
💰$50,288Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$105,600Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 1.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate434 (43.1%)
Some College102 (10.1%)
Associates174 (17.3%)
Bachelors123 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree168 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College10.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,288 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$105,600 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units769
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Elkton, MI

Elkton is a city in Michigan, located in Huron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Elkton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,288 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elkton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkton is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48731 1,522 $50,288 $105,600 $841 6.2% 28.9% 73.8%