City

Hope, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Midland County  ·  Michigan

👥1,920Population
💰$89,183Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$188,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.6%)
HS Graduate470 (34.8%)
Some College162 (12%)
Associates253 (18.8%)
Bachelors114 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree328 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,183 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$188,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units1,061
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Hope, MI

Hope is a city in Michigan, located in Midland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,920 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Hope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,183 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hope is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hope is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.18%).

Hope, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48628 1,920 $89,183 $188,200 $1,125 2.3% 32.8% 94.7%