City

Mackinaw City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheboygan County  ·  Michigan

👥767Population
💰$43,636Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂57.3Median Age
🏠$217,000Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊21.9%Unemployment▲ 347% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 5.5%Asian: 3.9%Other: 11.5%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Black5.5%
Asian3.9%
Other11.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment21.9% ▲ 347% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.2%)
HS Graduate219 (37.1%)
Some College54 (9.1%)
Associates91 (15.4%)
Bachelors42 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree172 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,636 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$217,000 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units786
Vacant Units418

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Mackinaw City, MI

Mackinaw City is a city in Michigan, located in Cheboygan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 767 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.3 years.

Economically, Mackinaw City is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,636 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mackinaw City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mackinaw City is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mackinaw City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49701 767 $43,636 $217,000 $694 21.9% 36.2% 76.4%