City

Mass City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ontonagon County  ·  Michigan

👥558Population
💰$61,518Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$99,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
HS Graduate163 (39.7%)
Some College48 (11.7%)
Associates62 (15.1%)
Bachelors37 (9%)
Graduate Degree101 (24.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
HS Grad39.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,518 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$99,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units520
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Mass City, MI

Mass City is a city in Michigan, located in Ontonagon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 558 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Mass City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,518 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mass City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mass City is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mass City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49948 558 $61,518 $99,600 12.9% 33.6% 91.1%