City

Gaines, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Genesee County  ·  Michigan

👥4,251Population
💰$91,895Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$251,800Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (2.7%)
HS Graduate875 (31.7%)
Some College386 (14%)
Associates499 (18.1%)
Bachelors331 (12%)
Graduate Degree593 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,895 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$251,800 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units1,547
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Gaines, MI

Gaines is a city in Michigan, located in Genesee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,251 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Gaines is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,895 is above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gaines is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gaines is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gaines
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48436 4,251 $91,895 $251,800 $1,125 3.3% 33.5% 92.3%