City

Gaylord, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Otsego County  ·  Michigan

👥20,678Population
💰$69,050Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$200,800Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.2%)
HS Graduate4,511 (31.5%)
Some College1,733 (12.1%)
Associates2,191 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,780 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree4,092 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,050 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$200,800 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units11,551
Vacant Units2,486

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Gaylord, MI

Gaylord is a city in Michigan, located in Otsego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,678 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Gaylord is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,050 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gaylord is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gaylord is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.09%).

Gaylord, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Gaylord
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49735 20,678 $69,050 $200,800 $876 3.9% 41.0% 76.4%

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