City

Manistique, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Schoolcraft County  ·  Michigan

👥6,148Population
💰$57,212Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$117,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.4%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,562 (35.7%)
Some College521 (11.9%)
Associates725 (16.6%)
Bachelors514 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,007 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,212 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$117,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$653/mo
Total Housing Units4,307
Vacant Units1,291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Manistique, MI

Manistique is a city in Michigan, located in Schoolcraft County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,148 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Manistique is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,212 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Manistique is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $653 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manistique is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manistique
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49854 6,148 $57,212 $117,500 $653 5.4% 34.7% 84.5%