City

Leslie, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ingham County  ·  Michigan

👥6,110Population
💰$83,458Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$193,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (1%)
HS Graduate1,322 (32.6%)
Some College690 (17%)
Associates741 (18.2%)
Bachelors412 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree857 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,458 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$193,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units2,499
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Leslie, MI

Leslie is a city in Michigan, located in Ingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,110 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Leslie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,458 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Leslie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,083 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leslie is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leslie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49251 6,110 $83,458 $193,600 $1,083 5.5% 31.3% 85.7%