City

Lake City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Missaukee County  ·  Michigan

👥7,540Population
💰$61,524Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$165,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,089 (39.4%)
Some College770 (14.5%)
Associates715 (13.5%)
Bachelors651 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,043 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,524 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$165,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units4,968
Vacant Units1,962

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Lake City, MI

Lake City is a city in Michigan, located in Missaukee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,540 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Lake City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,524 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake City is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49651 7,540 $61,524 $165,100 $879 6.9% 32.0% 84.9%