City

Manton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wexford County  ·  Michigan

👥6,132Population
💰$55,513Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$144,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.8%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma77 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,284 (35.6%)
Some College646 (17.9%)
Associates686 (19%)
Bachelors356 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree555 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College17.9%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,513 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$144,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units2,637
Vacant Units437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Manton, MI

Manton is a city in Michigan, located in Wexford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,132 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Manton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,513 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Manton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $795 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manton is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49663 6,132 $55,513 $144,400 $795 7.2% 25.3% 84.5%