City

Fife Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Grand Traverse County  ·  Michigan

👥3,325Population
💰$69,567Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$174,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.9%)
HS Graduate761 (30.8%)
Some College483 (19.6%)
Associates429 (17.4%)
Bachelors216 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree559 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College19.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,567 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$174,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,110/mo
Total Housing Units2,724
Vacant Units1,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Fife Lake, MI

Fife Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Grand Traverse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,325 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Fife Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,567 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fife Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,110 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fife Lake is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fife Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49633 3,325 $69,567 $174,000 $1,110 6.4% 31.4% 90.4%