City

Lake Linden, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Houghton County  ·  Michigan

👥2,704Population
💰$52,866Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$142,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 102% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 102% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.3%)
HS Graduate674 (35.2%)
Some College246 (12.8%)
Associates231 (12.1%)
Bachelors244 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree496 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,866 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$142,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$495/mo
Total Housing Units2,247
Vacant Units963

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Lake Linden, MI

Lake Linden is a city in Michigan, located in Houghton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,704 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Lake Linden is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,866 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Linden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $495 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Linden is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Linden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49945 2,704 $52,866 $142,800 $495 9.9% 38.6% 77.3%