City

Marlette, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥4,797Population
💰$53,413Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$156,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,486 (48.8%)
Some College337 (11.1%)
Associates434 (14.3%)
Bachelors361 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree402 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,413 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$156,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units2,147
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Marlette, MI

Marlette is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,797 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Marlette is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,413 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marlette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marlette is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marlette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48453 4,797 $53,413 $156,500 $851 6.7% 25.1% 75.7%