City

Grass Lake, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Michigan

👥9,206Population
💰$95,307Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$272,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,873 (28.5%)
Some College746 (11.3%)
Associates1,089 (16.5%)
Bachelors760 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree2,109 (32%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College11.3%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,307 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$272,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,178/mo
Total Housing Units4,050
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Grass Lake, MI

Grass Lake is a city in Michigan, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,206 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Grass Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,307 is above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grass Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,178 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grass Lake is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grass Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49240 9,206 $95,307 $272,300 $1,178 2.3% 43.6% 93.7%