City

Kaleva, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Manistee County  ·  Michigan

👥1,806Population
💰$45,000Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$129,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊17.2%Unemployment▲ 252% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 1%Other: 1.7%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Black1.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment17.2% ▲ 252% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.5%)
HS Graduate499 (42.9%)
Some College194 (16.7%)
Associates176 (15.1%)
Bachelors103 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree175 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$129,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units1,117
Vacant Units387

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Kaleva, MI

Kaleva is a city in Michigan, located in Manistee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,806 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Kaleva is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,000 is below the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kaleva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kaleva is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kaleva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49645 1,806 $45,000 $129,300 $948 17.2% 23.9% 81.5%