City

Johannesburg, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Otsego County  ·  Michigan

👥2,008Population
💰$65,833Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$175,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate433 (32.2%)
Some College227 (16.9%)
Associates203 (15.1%)
Bachelors145 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree330 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,833 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$175,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units1,765
Vacant Units915

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Johannesburg, MI

Johannesburg is a city in Michigan, located in Otsego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,008 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Johannesburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,833 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Johannesburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Johannesburg is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Johannesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49751 2,008 $65,833 $175,500 $863 8.6% 35.3% 90.0%