City

Marion, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Osceola County  ·  Michigan

👥4,022Population
💰$51,125Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$139,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,155 (42.8%)
Some College361 (13.4%)
Associates443 (16.4%)
Bachelors329 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree367 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,125 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$139,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units2,231
Vacant Units607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Marion, MI

Marion is a city in Michigan, located in Osceola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,022 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Marion is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,125 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49665 4,022 $51,125 $139,000 $788 4.0% 25.8% 87.0%