City

Escanaba, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Michigan

👥16,859Population
💰$45,808Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$139,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.5%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma101 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,148 (35.8%)
Some College1,411 (12.2%)
Associates1,867 (16.1%)
Bachelors1,791 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree2,260 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College12.2%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,808 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$139,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units8,729
Vacant Units1,090

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Escanaba, MI

Escanaba is a city in Michigan, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,859 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Escanaba is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,808 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Escanaba is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Escanaba is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Escanaba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49829 16,859 $45,808 $139,000 $667 5.9% 35.0% 67.4%