City

Munising, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alger County  ·  Michigan

👥4,532Population
💰$59,575Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$150,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.9% Female 38.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 14.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black14.8%
Asian0.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,051 (30.6%)
Some College758 (22.1%)
Associates566 (16.5%)
Bachelors353 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree691 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College22.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,575 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$150,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units2,462
Vacant Units792

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Munising, MI

Munising is a city in Michigan, located in Alger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,532 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Munising is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,575 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Munising is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Munising is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Munising
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49862 4,532 $59,575 $150,900 $718 6.3% 30.4% 78.9%