City

Garden, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Michigan

👥735Population
💰$53,125Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 9%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.4%
Asian1.2%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 93% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate216 (39.6%)
Some College51 (9.3%)
Associates91 (16.7%)
Bachelors48 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree138 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,125 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units567
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Garden, MI

Garden is a city in Michigan, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 735 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, Garden is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,125 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Garden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49835 735 $53,125 $160,800 $825 9.4% 34.1% 91.4%