City

Hale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iosco County  ·  Michigan

👥3,511Population
💰$47,768Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂60.6Median Age
🏠$170,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 2.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic4.8%
Black2.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,032 (40%)
Some College304 (11.8%)
Associates309 (12%)
Bachelors321 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree533 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,768 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$170,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units4,015
Vacant Units2,329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Hale, MI

Hale is a city in Michigan, located in Iosco County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,511 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.6 years.

Economically, Hale is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,768 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hale is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48739 3,511 $47,768 $170,600 $798 5.4% 33.1% 90.5%