City

North Star, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

👥39Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$72,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.4% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 7.7%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
31%
18–24
5%
25–44
38%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (8.3%)
HS Graduate20 (83.3%)
Some College2 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 83.3%Some College: 8.3%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad83.3%
Some College8.3%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$72,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units27
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
56%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
39%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
39%
About North Star, MI

North Star is a city in Michigan, located in Gratiot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 39 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, North Star is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in North Star is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in North Star
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48862 39 $48,750 $72,500 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%