City

Farwell, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Clare County  ·  Michigan

👥5,970Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$123,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 3%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,702 (39.9%)
Some College635 (14.9%)
Associates563 (13.2%)
Bachelors500 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree801 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$123,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units3,213
Vacant Units919

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Farwell, MI

Farwell is a city in Michigan, located in Clare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,970 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Farwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Farwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farwell is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Farwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48622 5,970 $57,500 $123,600 $754 6.6% 30.5% 88.7%