City

Fostoria, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscola County  ·  Michigan

👥2,592Population
💰$83,142Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$142,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓13.9%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads13.9% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate916 (56.8%)
Some College160 (9.9%)
Associates305 (18.9%)
Bachelors54 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree170 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 56.8%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad56.8%
Some College9.9%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,142 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$142,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,068/mo
Total Housing Units903
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Fostoria, MI

Fostoria is a city in Michigan, located in Tuscola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,592 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Fostoria is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,142 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fostoria is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fostoria is less-educated. 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.06%).

Fostoria, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Fostoria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48435 2,592 $83,142 $142,200 $1,068 8.4% 13.9% 92.0%