City

Elsie, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Michigan

👥3,282Population
💰$61,800Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.8%)
HS Graduate943 (40%)
Some College337 (14.3%)
Associates352 (14.9%)
Bachelors330 (14%)
Graduate Degree378 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,800 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units1,486
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Elsie, MI

Elsie is a city in Michigan, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,282 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Elsie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,800 is below the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Elsie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elsie is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elsie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48831 3,282 $61,800 $155,400 $805 10.0% 30.0% 88.1%