City

Litchfield, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hillsdale County  ·  Michigan

👥2,480Population
💰$52,625Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$121,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.3%)
HS Graduate696 (42.8%)
Some College286 (17.6%)
Associates229 (14.1%)
Bachelors156 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree240 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College17.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,625 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$121,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units1,119
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Litchfield, MI

Litchfield is a city in Michigan, located in Hillsdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,480 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Litchfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,625 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Litchfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Litchfield is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Litchfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49252 2,480 $52,625 $121,500 $741 6.5% 24.3% 79.8%