City

Minden City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥768Population
💰$59,904Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$145,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 1%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate286 (57.4%)
Some College27 (5.4%)
Associates72 (14.5%)
Bachelors56 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree57 (11.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 57.4%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
HS Grad57.4%
Some College5.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,904 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$145,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units381
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Minden City, MI

Minden City is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Minden City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,904 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Minden City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Minden City is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Minden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48456 768 $59,904 $145,800 $842 4.3% 22.7% 86.4%