City

Grand Marais, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥284Population
💰$55,368Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂68.4Median Age
🏠$155,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 6.3%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Black6.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
25–44
10%
45–64
22%
65+
45%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
HS Graduate56 (22.6%)
Some College56 (22.6%)
Associates20 (8.1%)
Bachelors15 (6%)
Graduate Degree101 (40.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
HS Grad22.6%
Some College22.6%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,368 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$155,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units580
Vacant Units423

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
83%
15–30 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Grand Marais, MI

Grand Marais is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 284 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.4 years.

Economically, Grand Marais is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,368 is below the national average. Approximately 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Grand Marais is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand Marais is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grand Marais
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49839 284 $55,368 $155,100 0.0% 46.8% 91.1%