City

Homer, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Michigan

👥4,472Population
💰$59,460Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$146,900Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,247 (48.8%)
Some College358 (14%)
Associates319 (12.5%)
Bachelors270 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree324 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,460 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$146,900 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units1,830
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Homer, MI

Homer is a city in Michigan, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,472 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Homer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,460 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Homer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homer is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Homer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49245 4,472 $59,460 $146,900 $822 4.8% 23.2% 78.4%