City

Onekama, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Manistee County  ·  Michigan

👥894Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$272,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.0%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
32%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads54.0% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate111 (15.4%)
Some College76 (10.6%)
Associates144 (20%)
Bachelors94 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree294 (40.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
HS Grad15.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$272,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units889
Vacant Units437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Onekama, MI

Onekama is a city in Michigan, located in Manistee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 894 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Onekama is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Onekama is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onekama is well-educated. 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onekama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49675 894 $68,750 $272,300 $725 2.0% 54.0% 85.6%