City

Ontonagon, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ontonagon County  ·  Michigan

👥2,261Population
💰$55,647Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂60.3Median Age
🏠$103,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black2.0%
Asian0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
32%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.6%)
HS Graduate713 (38.3%)
Some College189 (10.2%)
Associates331 (17.8%)
Bachelors268 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree348 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,647 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$103,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$557/mo
Total Housing Units1,909
Vacant Units715

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Ontonagon, MI

Ontonagon is a city in Michigan, located in Ontonagon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,261 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.3 years.

Economically, Ontonagon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,647 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ontonagon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $557 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ontonagon is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ontonagon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49953 2,261 $55,647 $103,300 $557 7.5% 33.1% 81.6%