City

Lawrence, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Michigan

👥3,670Population
💰$61,863Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$163,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 19.7%Black: 5.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic19.7%
Black5.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (6%)
HS Graduate777 (35.3%)
Some College256 (11.6%)
Associates375 (17%)
Bachelors175 (8%)
Graduate Degree486 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,863 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$163,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,746
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Lawrence, MI

Lawrence is a city in Michigan, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Lawrence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,863 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lawrence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawrence is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lawrence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49064 3,670 $61,863 $163,400 $756 3.9% 30.0% 75.1%