City

Ithaca, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥5,773Population
💰$63,967Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$164,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,380 (37.8%)
Some College422 (11.6%)
Associates582 (15.9%)
Bachelors390 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree830 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,967 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$164,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units2,490
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Ithaca, MI

Ithaca is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,773 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Ithaca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,967 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ithaca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ithaca is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ithaca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48847 5,773 $63,967 $164,400 $819 1.8% 33.4% 79.4%