City

Omer, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Arenac County  ·  Michigan

👥1,214Population
💰$50,833Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$116,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black3.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1%)
HS Graduate337 (40.9%)
Some College123 (14.9%)
Associates159 (19.3%)
Bachelors122 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree75 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,833 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$116,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units595
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Omer, MI

Omer is a city in Michigan, located in Arenac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,214 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Omer is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,833 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Omer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Omer is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Omer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48749 1,214 $50,833 $116,900 $870 4.2% 23.9% 93.4%