City

Lakeview, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Montcalm County  ·  Michigan

👥4,526Population
💰$65,064Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$170,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 4%Black: 7.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black7.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,325 (45.7%)
Some College382 (13.2%)
Associates435 (15%)
Bachelors272 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree447 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,064 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$170,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units1,973
Vacant Units366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Lakeview, MI

Lakeview is a city in Michigan, located in Montcalm County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,526 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Lakeview is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,064 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lakeview is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $665 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakeview is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakeview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48850 4,526 $65,064 $170,700 $665 6.6% 24.8% 84.9%