City

Mikado, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcona County  ·  Michigan

👥1,189Population
💰$47,500Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$141,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.8%)
HS Graduate296 (34.3%)
Some College144 (16.7%)
Associates181 (21%)
Bachelors86 (10%)
Graduate Degree148 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College16.7%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$141,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,095/mo
Total Housing Units846
Vacant Units280

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Mikado, MI

Mikado is a city in Michigan, located in Alcona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,189 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Mikado is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,500 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mikado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,095 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mikado is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mikado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48745 1,189 $47,500 $141,400 $1,095 5.6% 27.2% 85.5%