City

Middleton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥842Population
💰$82,500Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$141,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 25.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic25.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
30%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate137 (32.9%)
Some College91 (21.9%)
Associates82 (19.7%)
Bachelors33 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree73 (17.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College21.9%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$141,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units337
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Middleton, MI

Middleton is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 842 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Middleton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,500 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Middleton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middleton is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48856 842 $82,500 $141,900 $700 4.4% 25.5% 79.5%