City

Painesdale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Houghton County  ·  Michigan

👥439Population
💰$62,468Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂28.0Median Age
🏠$87,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Black: 4.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White93.6%
Black4.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
15%
25–44
29%
45–64
18%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate120 (49.4%)
Some College19 (7.8%)
Associates17 (7%)
Bachelors42 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree45 (18.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.4%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
HS Grad49.4%
Some College7.8%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.9%Renter: 3.1%Tenure
Owner96.9%
Renter3.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,468 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$87,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units200
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
92%
About Painesdale, MI

Painesdale is a city in Michigan, located in Houghton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 439 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28 years.

Economically, Painesdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,468 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Painesdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Painesdale is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Painesdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49955 439 $62,468 $87,800 0.0% 35.8% 96.9%