City

Frankenmuth, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Saginaw County  ·  Michigan

👥7,642Population
💰$89,217Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$285,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓59.0%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Black2.9%
Asian0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads59.0% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,348 (23.9%)
Some College479 (8.5%)
Associates457 (8.1%)
Bachelors640 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,681 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College8.5%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,217 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$285,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units3,827
Vacant Units418

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth is a city in Michigan, located in Saginaw County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 7,642 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Frankenmuth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,217 is above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Frankenmuth is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frankenmuth is well-educated. 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.89%).

Frankenmuth, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Frankenmuth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48734 7,642 $89,217 $285,100 $830 4.1% 59.0% 76.7%