City

Foster City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Michigan

👥527Population
💰$56,563Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.1%
Asian0.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
HS Graduate175 (49.7%)
Some College25 (7.1%)
Associates53 (15.1%)
Bachelors33 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree66 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad49.7%
Some College7.1%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,563 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units351
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
54%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Foster City, MI

Foster City is a city in Michigan, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 527 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Foster City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,563 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Foster City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Foster City is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Foster City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49834 527 $56,563 $127,100 $842 1.2% 28.1% 88.7%