City

Kincheloe, MI

4 ZIP codes  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Michigan

👥5,537Population
💰$52,639Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 177% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 71.4% Female 28.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 30.3%Asian: 1%Other: 9.8%Race
White40.0%
Hispanic5.6%
Black30.3%
Asian1.0%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
41%
45–64
25%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-25.69
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 177% above avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.9%)
HS Graduate675 (18.2%)
Some College1,812 (48.8%)
Associates521 (14%)
Bachelors233 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree403 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 18.2%Some College: 48.8%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad18.2%
Some College48.8%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.9%Renter: 52.1%Tenure
Owner47.9%
Renter52.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,639 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units890
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
41%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
50%
About Kincheloe, MI

Kincheloe is a city in Michigan, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 5,537 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.35 years.

Economically, Kincheloe is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,639 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kincheloe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month.

The population of Kincheloe is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.0%.

Kincheloe, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kincheloe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49788 3,979 $52,639 $99,000 $839 18.9% 25.2% 47.9%