City

Lawton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Michigan

👥7,283Population
💰$73,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$235,400Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,553 (31%)
Some College669 (13.3%)
Associates939 (18.7%)
Bachelors624 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,201 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$235,400 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units3,559
Vacant Units628

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Lawton, MI

Lawton is a city in Michigan, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,283 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Lawton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,125 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lawton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawton is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lawton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49065 7,283 $73,125 $235,400 $856 4.0% 36.4% 81.3%