City

Owosso, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shiawassee County  ·  Michigan

👥27,399Population
💰$58,718Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$145,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma236 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,125 (33.5%)
Some College2,521 (13.8%)
Associates3,489 (19.1%)
Bachelors2,137 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree3,764 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College13.8%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,718 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$145,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units12,660
Vacant Units1,382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Owosso, MI

Owosso is a city in Michigan, located in Shiawassee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,399 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Owosso is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,718 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Owosso is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owosso is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Owosso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48867 27,399 $58,718 $145,600 $834 5.1% 32.3% 74.0%