City

Merrill, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Saginaw County  ·  Michigan

👥3,068Population
💰$63,900Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$140,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 117% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 117% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,034 (47.7%)
Some College263 (12.1%)
Associates321 (14.8%)
Bachelors189 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree353 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad47.7%
Some College12.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$140,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units1,319
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Merrill, MI

Merrill is a city in Michigan, located in Saginaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,068 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Merrill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,900 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Merrill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrill is moderately educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merrill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48637 3,068 $63,900 $140,000 $736 10.6% 25.0% 90.9%