City

Michigan Center, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Michigan

👥3,617Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$167,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate790 (32.6%)
Some College258 (10.7%)
Associates469 (19.4%)
Bachelors320 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree579 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College10.7%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units1,805
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Michigan Center, MI

Michigan Center is a city in Michigan, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,617 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Michigan Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Michigan Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Michigan Center is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Michigan Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49254 3,617 $73,750 $167,300 $1,038 3.4% 37.1% 85.7%