City

Lapeer, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lapeer County  ·  Michigan

👥30,807Population
💰$66,382Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$206,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Black3.0%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma90 (0.4%)
HS Graduate7,622 (36.1%)
Some College3,497 (16.6%)
Associates3,299 (15.6%)
Bachelors2,249 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree4,345 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College16.6%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,382 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$206,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units12,797
Vacant Units661

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Lapeer, MI

Lapeer is a city in Michigan, located in Lapeer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,807 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Lapeer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,382 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lapeer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lapeer is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lapeer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48446 30,807 $66,382 $206,300 $976 5.3% 31.3% 79.4%