City

Hessel, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mackinac County  ·  Michigan

👥819Population
💰$33,534Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂56.2Median Age
🏠$117,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊35.4%Unemployment▲ 624% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.6%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 5.3%Race
White63.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
10%
45–64
47%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment35.4% ▲ 624% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.3%)
HS Graduate263 (43.3%)
Some College132 (21.7%)
Associates69 (11.4%)
Bachelors33 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree102 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College21.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,534 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$117,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units1,013
Vacant Units571

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Hessel, MI

Hessel is a city in Michigan, located in Mackinac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 819 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.2 years.

Economically, Hessel is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,534 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 35.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hessel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hessel is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hessel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49745 819 $33,534 $117,700 $716 35.4% 22.2% 78.3%