City

Orleans, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥1,904Population
💰$68,889Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$123,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic12.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.5%)
HS Graduate413 (33.5%)
Some College308 (25%)
Associates209 (16.9%)
Bachelors132 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree154 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 25%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College25.0%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,889 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$123,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units698
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Orleans, MI

Orleans is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,904 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Orleans is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,889 is near the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Orleans is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orleans is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orleans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48865 1,904 $68,889 $123,400 $782 2.3% 23.2% 75.4%