City

Hillsdale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hillsdale County  ·  Michigan

👥14,768Population
💰$57,813Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$182,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
17%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,432 (39.9%)
Some College1,076 (12.5%)
Associates1,269 (14.8%)
Bachelors692 (8%)
Graduate Degree2,069 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,813 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$182,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units6,687
Vacant Units1,039

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale is a city in Michigan, located in Hillsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Hillsdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,813 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hillsdale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsdale is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hillsdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49242 14,768 $57,813 $182,900 $770 4.7% 32.1% 71.7%