City

Palo, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥204Population
💰$34,091Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂28.5Median Age
🏠$93,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓1.6%College Grads▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 2%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
58%
45–64
5%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads1.6% ▼ 96% below avg
HS Graduate71 (55.9%)
Associates54 (42.5%)
Bachelors2 (1.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.9%Associates: 42.5%Bachelors: 1.6%Edu
HS Grad55.9%
Associates42.5%
Bachelors1.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
89%
$100k–$150k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,091 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$93,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
71%
$50k–$75k
16%
$100k–$150k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
5%
2000+
88%
About Palo, MI

Palo is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 204 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.5 years.

Economically, Palo is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,091 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Palo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palo is less-educated. 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48870 204 $34,091 $93,200 0.0% 1.6% 100.0%