City

Free Soil, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Michigan

👥1,672Population
💰$60,750Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$221,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate452 (34.8%)
Some College145 (11.2%)
Associates211 (16.2%)
Bachelors231 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree253 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,750 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$221,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,051/mo
Total Housing Units1,156
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Free Soil, MI

Free Soil is a city in Michigan, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,672 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Free Soil is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,750 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Free Soil is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,051 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Free Soil is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Free Soil
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49411 1,672 $60,750 $221,400 $1,051 2.6% 37.3% 95.2%