City

Imlay City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lapeer County  ·  Michigan

👥9,320Population
💰$69,010Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$237,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 24%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic24.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma242 (4.1%)
HS Graduate2,421 (40.8%)
Some College808 (13.6%)
Associates1,090 (18.4%)
Bachelors579 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree793 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,010 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$237,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units4,140
Vacant Units317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Imlay City, MI

Imlay City is a city in Michigan, located in Lapeer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,320 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Imlay City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,010 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Imlay City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Imlay City is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Imlay City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48444 9,320 $69,010 $237,200 $800 5.1% 23.1% 76.2%