City

Melvin, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥1,251Population
💰$62,300Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$177,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.8%)
HS Graduate315 (39.4%)
Some College119 (14.9%)
Associates124 (15.5%)
Bachelors93 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree135 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College14.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$177,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units515
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Melvin, MI

Melvin is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,251 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Melvin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,300 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melvin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melvin is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melvin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48454 1,251 $62,300 $177,500 $694 3.2% 28.5% 88.8%