City

National City, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iosco County  ·  Michigan

👥1,457Population
💰$53,409Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$142,700Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.9%
Asian2.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate418 (36.3%)
Some College169 (14.7%)
Associates225 (19.5%)
Bachelors131 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree202 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College14.7%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,409 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$142,700 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$637/mo
Total Housing Units1,817
Vacant Units1,109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About National City, MI

National City is a city in Michigan, located in Iosco County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,457 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, National City is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,409 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in National City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $637 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of National City is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in National City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48748 1,457 $53,409 $142,700 $637 2.9% 28.9% 91.8%