City

Morenci, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lenawee County  ·  Michigan

👥3,830Population
💰$60,982Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$112,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (2%)
HS Graduate959 (40.7%)
Some College426 (18.1%)
Associates410 (17.4%)
Bachelors210 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree304 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College18.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,982 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$112,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units1,608
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
65%
About Morenci, MI

Morenci is a city in Michigan, located in Lenawee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,830 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Morenci is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,982 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Morenci is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morenci is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morenci
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49256 3,830 $60,982 $112,800 $778 3.5% 21.8% 79.7%