City

Forestville, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥142Population
💰$41,250Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂62.8Median Age
🏠$134,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 10.6%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic10.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
9%
45–64
34%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
HS Graduate47 (40.9%)
Some College27 (23.5%)
Associates18 (15.7%)
Bachelors7 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree16 (13.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
HS Grad40.9%
Some College23.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,250 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$134,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Forestville, MI

Forestville is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 142 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.8 years.

Economically, Forestville is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,250 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forestville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forestville is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forestville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48434 142 $41,250 $134,400 5.4% 20.0% 76.1%