City

Mason, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ingham County  ·  Michigan

👥19,403Population
💰$91,956Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$240,600Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.5%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma99 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,838 (22.4%)
Some College1,383 (10.9%)
Associates2,021 (16%)
Bachelors1,439 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree4,890 (38.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College10.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,956 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$240,600 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,136/mo
Total Housing Units7,853
Vacant Units393

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Mason, MI

Mason is a city in Michigan, located in Ingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,403 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Mason is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,956 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mason is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,136 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.66%).

Mason, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Mason
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48854 19,403 $91,956 $240,600 $1,136 4.6% 50.0% 82.5%