City

Ludington, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Michigan

👥17,027Population
💰$63,313Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$218,600Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,595 (30%)
Some College1,302 (10.9%)
Associates1,790 (14.9%)
Bachelors1,679 (14%)
Graduate Degree3,547 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College10.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,313 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$218,600 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units9,959
Vacant Units2,494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Ludington, MI

Ludington is a city in Michigan, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,027 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Ludington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,313 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ludington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ludington is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ludington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49431 17,027 $63,313 $218,600 $850 3.7% 43.6% 72.3%