City

Kalkaska, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kalkaska County  ·  Michigan

👥8,573Population
💰$55,188Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$167,500Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,229 (38.4%)
Some College957 (16.5%)
Associates946 (16.3%)
Bachelors707 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree885 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College16.5%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,188 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$167,500 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units5,652
Vacant Units1,803

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Kalkaska, MI

Kalkaska is a city in Michigan, located in Kalkaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,573 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Kalkaska is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,188 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kalkaska is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kalkaska is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kalkaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49646 8,573 $55,188 $167,500 $712 4.2% 27.4% 83.6%