City

Grayling, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Crawford County  ·  Michigan

👥9,599Population
💰$57,573Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$153,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,177 (32.3%)
Some College1,142 (17%)
Associates1,062 (15.8%)
Bachelors841 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,488 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 17%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College17.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,573 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$153,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units7,299
Vacant Units2,911

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Grayling, MI

Grayling is a city in Michigan, located in Crawford County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 9,599 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Grayling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,573 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Grayling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grayling is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.59%).

Grayling, 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 Grayling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49738 9,599 $57,573 $153,200 $855 6.3% 34.6% 78.7%

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