City

Lachine, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alpena County  ·  Michigan

👥1,722Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$147,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate521 (40.1%)
Some College157 (12.1%)
Associates178 (13.7%)
Bachelors137 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree296 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$147,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units1,327
Vacant Units555

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Lachine, MI

Lachine is a city in Michigan, located in Alpena County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,722 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Lachine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lachine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lachine is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lachine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49753 1,722 $55,625 $147,400 $839 6.0% 33.4% 91.5%