City

Luzerne, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oscoda County  ·  Michigan

👥891Population
💰$63,478Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂57.3Median Age
🏠$135,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (3%)
HS Graduate262 (39%)
Some College109 (16.2%)
Associates109 (16.2%)
Bachelors42 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree129 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College16.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,478 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$135,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units895
Vacant Units493

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
51%
About Luzerne, MI

Luzerne is a city in Michigan, located in Oscoda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 891 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.3 years.

Economically, Luzerne is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,478 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Luzerne is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Luzerne is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Luzerne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48636 891 $63,478 $135,700 6.9% 25.5% 92.0%