City

Lake Odessa, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥5,801Population
💰$79,423Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$212,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.5%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,088 (30%)
Some College628 (17.3%)
Associates706 (19.5%)
Bachelors533 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree662 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College17.3%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,423 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units2,295
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Lake Odessa, MI

Lake Odessa is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,801 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Lake Odessa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,423 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Odessa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Odessa is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.23%).

Lake Odessa, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Lake Odessa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48849 5,801 $79,423 $212,900 $772 4.7% 33.0% 86.3%