City

Elmira, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Otsego County  ·  Michigan

👥2,058Population
💰$82,740Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$185,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.7%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (3.1%)
HS Graduate507 (34.4%)
Some College201 (13.7%)
Associates159 (10.8%)
Bachelors224 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree336 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College13.7%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,740 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$185,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units1,376
Vacant Units500

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Elmira, MI

Elmira is a city in Michigan, located in Otsego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,058 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Elmira is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,740 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elmira is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmira is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elmira
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49730 2,058 $82,740 $185,200 $877 1.2% 38.0% 95.2%