City

Indian River, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheboygan County  ·  Michigan

👥4,860Population
💰$66,604Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$202,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.8%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,133 (31.6%)
Some College500 (13.9%)
Associates429 (12%)
Bachelors306 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,204 (33.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 33.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate33.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,604 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$202,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$862/mo
Total Housing Units3,995
Vacant Units1,748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Indian River, MI

Indian River is a city in Michigan, located in Cheboygan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,860 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Indian River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,604 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Indian River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $862 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Indian River is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Indian River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49749 4,860 $66,604 $202,600 $862 3.8% 42.1% 85.9%